Bushfire risk in Westmead (2145)

Westmead (2145) is located in the Parramatta LGA. Whether a property in Westmead is on bushfire-prone land depends on its proximity to vegetation classified by the RFS as a potential fire hazard. The classification has direct consequences for Building Code of Australia requirements if you plan to build or substantially renovate.

2145

Bushfire risk

NSW Rural Fire Service · Bush Fire Prone Land layer

Exposed land9.8%of postcode area

Low

By vegetation category

Cat 11.4%

Cat 22.1%

Cat 33.3%

NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land (CC BY 4.0) · Includes 100 m buffer for Cat 1/3, 30 m for Cat 2

A bushfire-prone land classification does not mean a property is uninsurable or unbuildable. It means construction must meet higher standards (typically BAL-12.5 or above under AS 3959). These standards add cost but also improve resilience. Insurers assess bushfire risk independently, so two adjacent properties can attract different premiums depending on their vegetation buffer and construction type.

Bushfire risk in nearby suburbs

Carlingford 2118 Dundas 2117 Ermington 2115 Harris Park 2150 North Parramatta 2151 Old Toongabbie 2146

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