What the mapping shows for Hobart
Part of Hobart is mapped as subject to coastal inundation.
4.8% of Hobart is mapped as subject to coastal inundation (coastal inundation hazard band, including 1% AEP storm tide at 2100)
33.8% of Hobart 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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4.8% of Hobart 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 assessedModerate bushfire risk — drier eastern areas and vegetation interface
Key Facts
- Bushfire Risk
- Moderate bushfire risk — drier eastern areas and vegetation interface
- Trend
- increasing
- Suburb
- Hobart, TAS
- Overall Risk
- Moderate
- Postcode
- 7000
- Region
- Greater Hobart
- Median property value
- $750,000
- Dominant hazard
- bushfire
Bushfire Risk Analysis
Hobart, Tasmania, has a moderate bushfire risk — drier eastern areas and vegetation interface 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.
The Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) system under Australian Standard AS 3959 determines construction requirements for properties in Hobart based on their proximity to vegetation and predicted fire intensity. BAL ratings range from BAL-LOW to BAL-FZ (Flame Zone).
CSIRO research indicates climate change is extending fire seasons and increasing the number of severe fire weather days across southern and eastern Australia. For Hobart, 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 Hobart including BAL zone assessment, evacuation route mapping, and property-specific risk mitigation recommendations.
Hobart located in Greater Hobart (postcode 7000), is a Tasmania suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $750,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Hobart.
Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Hobart in this type is bushfire. 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 Hobart, bushfire 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 Hobart are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hobart in a bushfire prone area?
Parts of Hobart may be designated as bushfire prone land. Based on available data, Hobart 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 Hobart?
BAL ratings in Hobart 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 Hobart?
Yes, properties in bushfire-prone parts of Hobart 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 Hobart?
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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