Savage River bushfire risk
Of Savage River’s 133 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Savage River’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 Savage River
Flood and bushfire areas across Savage River. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Savage River
Savage River 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 Savage River
Savage River is mostly environmental. The most common zones:
Environmental management — conservation land with strong limits on development.
Zone: Environmental Management
Special purpose — infrastructure or a specific institutional use.
Zone: Utilities
School catchments in Savage River
Savage River can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Savage River
Waratah-Wynyard council approved 67 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Waratah-Wynyard council area (not just Savage River). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 14 Sutton Street, Savage River TAS 7321
- 9 Bauera Street, Savage River TAS 7321
- 45 Corinna Road, Savage River TAS 7321
- 17A Philosopher Street, Savage River TAS 7321
- 15 Whyte Crescent, Savage River TAS 7321
- 22 Leatherwood Avenue, Savage River TAS 7321
- 15 Meredith Crescent, Savage River TAS 7321
- 3 Manuka Street, Savage River TAS 7321
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.