What the mapping shows for Burnie

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

    8.7% of Burnie is mapped as subject to coastal inundation (coastal inundation hazard band, including 1% AEP storm tide at 2100)

  • 24.3% of Burnie 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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📮 Burnie postcode: 7320

Bushfire Risk in Burnie, TAS: 2026 Assessment

Burnie, Tasmania· UNKNOWN· 7320
Burnie has a relatively low bushfire risk compared to other regions in Tasmania, but areas near bushland are still susceptible, especially during dry periods.Updated 3 Apr 2026

8.7% of Burnie is mapped as subject to coastal inundation (coastal inundation hazard band, including 1% AEP storm tide at 2100)

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

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Bushfire Risk Score

Not assessed

Burnie has a relatively low bushfire risk compared to other regions in Tasmania, but areas near bushland are still susceptible, especially during dry periods.

Key Facts

Bushfire Risk
Burnie has a relatively low bushfire risk compared to other regions in Tasmania, but areas near bushland are still susceptible, especially during dry periods.
Trend
stable
Suburb
Burnie, TAS
Overall Risk
Medium
Postcode
7320
Region
Tasmania
Median property value
$415,000
Dominant hazard
damaging wind

Bushfire Risk Analysis

Burnie, Tasmania, has a burnie has a relatively low bushfire risk compared to other regions in tasmania, but areas near bushland are still susceptible, especially during dry periods. 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.

Areas on the outskirts of Burnie, bordering bushland, are designated as bushfire-prone areas.

CSIRO research indicates climate change is extending fire seasons and increasing the number of severe fire weather days across southern and eastern Australia. For Burnie, 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 Burnie including BAL zone assessment, evacuation route mapping, and property-specific risk mitigation recommendations.

Burnie located in Tasmania (postcode 7320), 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 Burnie.

Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Burnie 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 Burnie, 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 Burnie are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.

Local Hazard Evidence

Distance to BushlandWithin 5km of residential areas
BAL Overlay / ZoneUNKNOWN
Bushfire Prone AreaYes

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Upgrade drainage infrastructure

Near-term

Improve drainage systems to handle increased rainfall and reduce the risk of flash flooding.

Est. cost: High

Construct coastal defenses

Near-term

Build seawalls and other coastal defenses to protect against sea level rise and coastal erosion.

Est. cost: Very High

Develop heat action plan

Immediate

Create a heat action plan to protect vulnerable populations during heatwaves.

Est. cost: Medium

Relocate critical infrastructure

Long-term

Relocate critical infrastructure away from high-risk coastal areas.

Est. cost: Very High

Council & Emergency Services

Burnie City Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 3 April 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burnie in a bushfire prone area?

Parts of Burnie may be designated as bushfire prone land. Based on available data, Burnie 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 Burnie?

BAL ratings in Burnie 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 Burnie?

Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Burnie 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 Burnie?

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