Arthurs Lake bushfire risk
Of Arthurs Lake’s 70 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 98.6% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Arthurs Lake’s flood exposure is below the TAS average of 3.2%, and bushfire exposure is above the TAS average of 35.4%.
Where the hazards are in Arthurs Lake
Flood and bushfire areas across Arthurs Lake. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Arthurs Lake
Arthurs Lake sits in the Tasmania police jurisdiction, which recorded 21,019 reported offences in the 12 months to Dec 2024.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 21,019 total. Figures are for the whole Tasmania police jurisdiction (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Arthurs Lake
Arthurs Lake is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: Rural
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: Rural Living
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: Local Business
School catchments in Arthurs Lake
Arthurs Lake can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Arthurs Lake
Central Highlands (Tas.) council approved 4 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Central Highlands (Tas.) council area (not just Arthurs Lake). 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.