Bushfire Risk in Campbelltown, NSW
Check whether a Campbelltown property address is on bush fire prone land. Approximately 35% of Campbelltown is mapped as bush fire prone land by the NSW RFS. Bushfire status affects granny flat eligibility, insurance premiums, and construction costs.
BFPL coverage
~35% of LGA
Dominant vegetation
Eucalypt forest
Data source
NSW RFS BFPL Map
Bushfire planning in Campbelltown — common questions
Is Campbelltown bush fire prone?
Approximately 35% of Campbelltown LGA is mapped as bush fire prone land. The western and southern areas bordering Dharawal National Park and Georges River are most affected.
What happened during the 2019–20 bushfires in Campbelltown?
The Green Wattle Creek fire reached the southwestern edge of Campbelltown. Properties in Wedderburn and near Dharawal NP were directly threatened, leading to updated BFPL mapping.
Does bushfire affect new estates in Campbelltown?
Parts of Menangle Park and Gilead release areas adjoin bushland. Individual lots on the bushland edge may be on BFPL and require AS 3959 construction.
Need the full planning picture?
Bushfire is one layer. Check flood risk, granny flat eligibility, shadow impact, and nearby development activity for the same address.
See all property checks →Also check: flood risk in Campbelltowngranny flat eligibility in Campbelltown
Also check nearby councils
Bush fire prone land data for Campbelltown sourced from the NSW Rural Fire Service Bush Fire Prone Land Map via the NSW Planning Portal. Not a formal BAL assessment. Not planning advice. A qualified BAL assessor accredited under the RFS scheme must assess your site before any development application or construction on bush fire prone land.