Retreat bushfire risk
Of Retreat’s 52 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Retreat’s flood exposure is below the NSW average of 5%, and bushfire exposure is above the NSW average of 16.4%.
Where the hazards are in Retreat
Flood and bushfire areas across Retreat. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Retreat
Retreat sits in the Tamworth council area, which recorded 9,062 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 9,062 total. Figures are for the whole Tamworth council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Retreat
Retreat is mostly other. The most common zones:
Check your council’s planning scheme for what this zone allows.
Zone: Primary Production
School catchments in Retreat
Retreat can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Retreat
Tamworth council approved 412 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Tamworth council area (not just Retreat). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.