Spreyton flood & bushfire risk
Of Spreyton’s 1,257 mapped properties, 3.5% are in a mapped flood area and 51.6% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Spreyton’s flood exposure is in line with the TAS average of 3.2%, and bushfire exposure is above the TAS average of 35.4%.
Where the hazards are in Spreyton
Flood and bushfire areas across Spreyton. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Spreyton
Spreyton 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 Spreyton
Spreyton is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: General Residential
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: Rural Living
Industrial / employment — factories, warehouses and trade uses; not intended for homes.
Zone: Light Industrial
School catchments in Spreyton
Spreyton can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Spreyton
At the 2021 Census, 7% of Spreyton’s 1,876 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Spreyton
Devonport council approved 95 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Devonport council area (not just Spreyton). 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.