What the mapping shows for Bicheno

  • Part of Bicheno is mapped as subject to coastal inundation.

    2.8% of Bicheno is mapped as subject to coastal inundation (coastal inundation hazard band, including 1% AEP storm tide at 2100)

  • 4.6% of Bicheno is mapped as subject to coastal erosion (coastal erosion hazard band mapped for the Tasmanian planning system)

Tasmanian Coastal Inundation Hazard Bands (20161201), State of Tasmania (Department of Premier and Cabinet), Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-23

This is a share of the suburb's land area from a published state dataset, not an assessment of any property. A ClimateNest report scores the individual address across eight hazards, with insurance and value projections to 2050.

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📮 Bicheno postcode: 7215

Bushfire Risk in Bicheno, TAS: 2026 Assessment

Bicheno, Tasmania· Glamorgan-Spring Bay· 7215
Bicheno has a high bushfire risk due to its proximity to bushland and dry conditions during summer. Climate change is projected to exacerbate this risk.Updated 15 Mar 2026

2.8% of Bicheno is mapped as subject to coastal inundation (coastal inundation hazard band, including 1% AEP storm tide at 2100)

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Bushfire Risk Score

Not assessed

Bicheno has a high bushfire risk due to its proximity to bushland and dry conditions during summer. Climate change is projected to exacerbate this risk.

Key Facts

Bushfire Risk
Bicheno has a high bushfire risk due to its proximity to bushland and dry conditions during summer. Climate change is projected to exacerbate this risk.
Trend
increasing
Suburb
Bicheno, TAS
Overall Risk
Medium
Postcode
7215
Region
Tasmania
Median property value
$415,000
Dominant hazard
damaging wind

Bushfire Risk Analysis

Bicheno, Tasmania, has a bicheno has a high bushfire risk due to its proximity to bushland and dry conditions during summer. climate change is projected to exacerbate this risk. bushfire risk profile. Key factors include distance to classified bushland, vegetation type, slope, and historical bushfire activity in the region. The Tasmania fire authority maps bushfire-prone areas and assigns BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) ratings.

Properties near bushland require bushfire protection measures.

CSIRO research indicates climate change is extending fire seasons and increasing the number of severe fire weather days across southern and eastern Australia. For Bicheno, this may mean shifts in bushfire risk levels over the coming decades, making property-level BAL assessment increasingly important.

Use ClimateNest for a complete address-level bushfire risk report for Bicheno including BAL zone assessment, evacuation route mapping, and property-specific risk mitigation recommendations.

Bicheno located in Tasmania (postcode 7215), is a Tasmania suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $415,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Bicheno.

Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Bicheno in this type is damaging wind. Insurance signals for the suburb point to premiums rising moderately (+25% by 2030). The actual risk of any single home can only be confirmed with an address-level report.

Whether you are buying, selling or renovating in Bicheno, damaging wind is the hazard to weigh first. Local council planning controls, state hazard mapping and lender climate policies each reference this kind of suburb-level signal, and property decisions in Bicheno are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandAdjacent to bushland areas
BAL Overlay / ZoneBushfire-prone area overlay applies
Bushfire Prone AreaYes

Historical Events

2013
Moderate

Bushfires impacted areas near Bicheno, causing property damage and evacuations.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Coastal Protection Measures

Immediate

Implement coastal protection measures such as seawalls, dune restoration, and managed retreat to protect properties and infrastructure from sea level rise and erosion.

Est. cost: High

Bushfire Risk Reduction

Near-term

Reduce bushfire risk through fuel reduction burns, vegetation management, and community education programs.

Est. cost: Medium

Heatwave Preparedness

Near-term

Develop a heatwave preparedness plan to protect vulnerable populations, including establishing cooling centers and providing public health advice.

Est. cost: Low

Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

Long-term

Design and build new infrastructure to be resilient to climate change impacts, including sea level rise, flooding, and extreme weather events.

Est. cost: High

Council & Emergency Services

Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 15 March 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bicheno in a bushfire prone area?

Parts of Bicheno may be designated as bushfire prone land. Based on available data, Bicheno has a location-specific bushfire risk. Check your specific property for BAL ratings through ClimateNest or your local council.

What BAL rating applies to properties in Bicheno?

BAL ratings in Bicheno depend on the property's distance from classified vegetation, vegetation type, and slope. A site-specific assessment under AS 3959 is required to determine the exact BAL rating for any property within the suburb.

Does bushfire risk affect insurance in Bicheno?

Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Bicheno may face higher building insurance premiums. Insurers assess bushfire risk based on BAL rating, fire history, and proximity to bushland. Some insurers may restrict cover in very high-risk locations.

What bushfire mitigation measures help protect homes in Bicheno?

Effective bushfire mitigation includes maintaining cleared asset protection zones, using ember-proof mesh on vents, installing metal gutter guards, using non-combustible building materials, and maintaining defendable space. Consult the Tasmania fire authority for property-specific guidance.

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What A$49 could save you from

$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
$300B+
climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

*Industry sources: ICA, APRA, RBA

Full report from A$49 · Australian addresses only · 8 hazard scores · Insurance trajectory · 2030 & 2050 projections