Bushfire Risk in Parramatta, NSW
Check whether a Parramatta property address is on bush fire prone land. Approximately 8% of Parramatta is mapped as bush fire prone land by the NSW RFS. Bushfire status affects granny flat eligibility, insurance premiums, and construction costs.
BFPL coverage
~8% of LGA
Dominant vegetation
Cumberland Plain woodland
Data source
NSW RFS BFPL Map
Bushfire planning in Parramatta — common questions
Is Parramatta bush fire prone?
About 8% of the City of Parramatta is mapped as bush fire prone land. Affected areas are primarily along the Parramatta River corridor, near Lake Parramatta Reserve, and around remnant Cumberland Plain woodland.
Does bushfire affect development in Parramatta CBD?
No. Parramatta CBD and its immediate surrounds are not on bush fire prone land. BFPL mapping affects fringe suburbs with remnant bushland.
What vegetation types create bushfire risk in Parramatta?
Cumberland Plain woodland is the dominant vegetation type. This is a critically endangered ecological community, which means vegetation clearing for bushfire protection may be restricted.
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.
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Also check nearby councils
Bush fire prone land data for Parramatta 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.