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Bushfire risk in Hurstville (2220)

Hurstville (2220) is located in the Georges River LGA. Whether a property in Hurstville is on bushfire-prone land depends on its proximity to vegetation classified by the RFS as a potential fire hazard. The classification has direct consequences for Building Code of Australia requirements if you plan to build or substantially renovate.

2220

Bushfire risk

NSW Rural Fire Service · Bush Fire Prone Land layer

Exposed land2.8%of postcode area
Low
By vegetation category
Cat 21.6%

NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land (CC BY 4.0) · Includes 100 m buffer for Cat 1/3, 30 m for Cat 2

If Hurstville shows elevated bushfire risk, the practical implications for buyers are: higher building standards for any new construction or major renovation, potential constraints on vegetation clearing, and possible increases in home insurance premiums. The RFS provides a free online tool to check whether a specific property is on bushfire-prone land. Use it alongside the Section 10.7 certificate.

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