Bushfire Risk in Shoalhaven, NSW
Check whether a Shoalhaven property address is on bush fire prone land. Approximately 85% of Shoalhaven is mapped as bush fire prone land by the NSW RFS. Bushfire status affects granny flat eligibility, insurance premiums, and construction costs.
BFPL coverage
~85% of LGA
Dominant vegetation
Eucalypt forest
Data source
NSW RFS BFPL Map
Bushfire planning in Shoalhaven — common questions
How much of Shoalhaven is bush fire prone?
Approximately 85% — one of the most bushfire-affected LGAs in NSW. Bordered by Morton National Park and extensive state forests.
What happened in the 2019–20 Shoalhaven bushfires?
The Currowan Fire burned over 500,000 hectares. Villages including Conjola Park, Sussex Inlet, and Lake Tabourie experienced significant property losses.
Can I subdivide bushfire prone land in Shoalhaven?
Subdivision on BFPL requires RFS referral and compliance with Planning for Bush Fire Protection 2019. Asset protection zones, access, and water supply requirements apply.
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 Shoalhavengranny flat eligibility in Shoalhaven
Also check nearby councils
Bush fire prone land data for Shoalhaven 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.