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Bushfire risk in Old Toongabbie (2146)

If you are considering a property in Old Toongabbie, the bushfire-prone land status of the specific lot is one of the most consequential pieces of information you can obtain before signing a contract. In the Parramatta area, bushfire-prone land classification is recorded on the Section 10.7 planning certificate, which sellers are required to attach to the contract of sale.

2146

Bushfire risk

NSW Rural Fire Service · Bush Fire Prone Land layer

No bushfire-prone land recorded

NSW RFS data shows no Category 1–3 vegetation or buffer zones within this postcode boundary.

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

A bushfire-prone land classification does not mean a property is uninsurable or unbuildable. It means construction must meet higher standards (typically BAL-12.5 or above under AS 3959). These standards add cost but also improve resilience. Insurers assess bushfire risk independently, so two adjacent properties can attract different premiums depending on their vegetation buffer and construction type.

Bushfire risk in nearby suburbs

Carlingford 2118Dundas 2117Ermington 2115Harris Park 2150North Parramatta 2151Pendle Hill 2145

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