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Bushfire risk in Wyong (2259)

Bushfire exposure in Wyong (2259) is assessed at the lot level, not the suburb level. A street on the bush interface may be classified bushfire-prone while properties two blocks away carry no classification. The data below provides the suburb-level context; always verify the specific property using the NSW Planning Portal or the Section 10.7 certificate.

2259

Bushfire risk

NSW Rural Fire Service · Bush Fire Prone Land layer

Exposed land90.3%of postcode area
Very High
By vegetation category
Cat 173.1%
Cat 22.1%
Cat 32.4%

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

Gosford 2250Terrigal 2260Umina Beach 2257

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