The current IUCN Red List ranks the black-breasted buzzard of Least Concern.[1][2][12] While it is not listed as a conservation concern by the Australian Commonwealth,[4] it is listed as Vulnerable in New South Wales and Rare in South Australia.[5][12] Recent studies have assessed the black-breasted buzzard as one of many avian species of particular conservation concern in the Western Division of New South Wales.[13] The global population estimate for the black-breasted buzzard is uncertain, varying between 1000–10,000 individuals.[12]