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Spreyton TAS 7310

Spreyton is in Devonport LGA, TAS, postcode 7310, with population 1,876.

The read

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$279/wk
Falling
-46.3% YoY
Feb 2025 → Jan 2026 · 5 periods
TAS rental bonds · suburb grain · Jan 2026
$600
$490
Feb 2025Jan 2026
Why it fits

Transport coverage adds a practical access signal.

What to check

Evidence depth is verify-heavy, so the profile should be treated as provisional.

Median house
No local house series
Median rent
$279/wk
Market rent signal
46.3%YoY D5 vs AU
Gross yield
Need rent + price
Population
1,876
2K local footprint
D8 vs AU
Schools
1
Matched school context
D1 vs AU
Drive to city
3h 39m
294.3 km to Hobart CBD · free-flow
Solar
2,908
185 added 12mo · 19MW

Price history

No price history available

Price series isn't recorded for this suburb. Census housing data is shown instead.

Median mortgage · mth$1,302
Median rent · wk$279
Investor profile

Who invests in Spreyton

Owner-occupied 83%Rented 17%
Investor activityATO
Negatively geared3.9%
658 of 1,581 landlords
Avg rental loss$4,557/yr
Landlords (rental income)1,581
Reported capital gains1,135
The read

Owner-occupier stronghold

83% of homes here are owner-occupied and 16% rented, with 4% of landlords negatively geared.

Why it fits

83% owner-occupied — owner-occupiers hold longer and absorb rate shocks, supporting price stability.

ABS Census 2021 tenure (G37), ATO postcode rental statistics, and QuickProperty's investor-exposure index. Owner-occupied = owned outright + with a mortgage.

Affordability

19%
median weekly rent as a share of gross household income (the 30% rule)
Manageable

Owners with a mortgage repay a median of $1,302/mo, while renters pay about $1,209/mo — owning runs $93/mo higher on these medians.

Household income · yr
$78K
Median rent · wk
$279
Owner mortgage · mo
$1,302

Household income

$78K household · yr+14.6% vs TAS suburb median
Personal
$40K
Family
$94K
Household
$78K
Household income distribution (ABS Census 2021 · weekly)
Under $300
13
$300-649
114
$650-999
100
$1,000-1,499
118
$1,500-1,999
93
$2,000-2,999
139
$3,000-3,999
85
$4,000+
38

At the median asking rent, about 30% of households here would spend more than 30% of income on rent (rent stress line: $930/wk income).

Housing stock and tenure

Tenure (751 households)2.0% social housing
Owned outright
38%
Owned with mortgage
45%
Rented
16%
Dwelling structure4.1% of dwellings unoccupied on census night
Separate house
97%
Townhouse / semi
3%
Flat / apartment
0%

Getting to work: 93% drive, 0% public transport, 1% walk or cycle, 6% worked from home (2021 Census, taken during COVID-era work-from-home arrangements).

Schools

Total1
Avg ICSEA946
Students304
Government1
  • Spreyton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 946

Livability

35/ 100 livability index

Top 65% most liveable of 4,565Australian suburbs.

Peer distributionstronger than 35% of Australian suburbs
WeakerTypicalStronger
Everyday access46
Public transport (8 stops)29
Schools & hospitals25

Bar = this suburb's percentile · tick = typical (median) peer

Suburb-level access-density index (not an address-level walk-time score), normalised within Australian suburbs. Method based on the Urban Liveability Index (Higgs et al. 2019) and Walk Score — three equal-weighted domains combined with an imbalance penalty.

Development screen

Could a secondary dwelling be worth investigating?

ancillary dwelling / secondary residence screening context Low broad constraint context

Policy position

Policy source needs review

A specific stable official policy source has not yet been adopted for this jurisdiction. Confirm the current planning scheme and building approval path directly with the local authority before relying on this screen.

Rental use: Review TAS planning, building and tenancy requirements before use.

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Separate houses

92.8%

Suburb share of occupied private dwellings recorded as separate houses.

9.2 pp above the state median

State median 83.6% · 129 valid suburbs

Residential-zone context

Not staged

A comparable planning-zone layer is not staged for this state.

Rental households

16.4%

Demand context only; it does not establish permission to rent a secondary dwelling.

9.3 pp below the state median

State median 25.7% · 129 valid suburbs

Mapped hazards

Not staged

No broad-area layer staged for this suburb. No broad-area layer staged for this suburb.

Approval pathway

Four checks, each with a different evidence threshold.

This is an investigation sequence, not a guarantee that every step applies or that approval will be granted.

  1. 01 Verify current source

    State policy position

    The current ancillary dwelling / secondary residence position needs direct confirmation before relying on this screen.

  2. 02 Property dependent

    Planning pathway

    Confirm zoning, lot controls, overlays, setbacks, site coverage and whether planning approval is required.

  3. 03 Design dependent

    Building approval

    Confirm the building approval route after the design, site classifications, services and construction requirements are known.

  4. 04 Check separately

    Intended use

    Confirm long-term rental, short-stay or family-use rules separately from permission to construct the dwelling.

Property due diligence

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Site controls

Lot area and dimensions

Confirm title dimensions, usable site area and any minimum lot threshold.

Status for Lot area and dimensions
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Setbacks and site coverage

Test setbacks, private open space, landscaping and maximum site coverage against a concept plan.

Status for Setbacks and site coverage
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Slope and ground conditions

Check survey levels, soil classification, retaining needs and likely earthworks.

Status for Slope and ground conditions
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Title and planning

Zoning and overlays

Obtain current property-level zoning, overlays and applicable planning controls.

Status for Zoning and overlays
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Title, easements and covenants

Review the title for easements, covenants, restrictions and common property.

Status for Title, easements and covenants
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Services and access

Sewer and stormwater

Locate assets and connection points, then confirm capacity, clearances and discharge requirements.

Status for Sewer and stormwater
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Power, water and metering

Confirm service routes, upgrade needs and whether separate metering is permitted or practical.

Status for Power, water and metering
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Vehicle access and parking

Test driveway width, gradients, turning, parking and emergency access requirements.

Status for Vehicle access and parking
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Construction constraints

Bushfire exposure

Order an address-level bushfire assessment and determine any BAL construction response.

Status for Bushfire exposure
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Flood and overland flow

Obtain property flood information and check floor levels, flow paths and drainage constraints.

Status for Flood and overland flow
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Wind, corrosion and termite

Confirm site classifications that affect structural design, materials and durability.

Status for Wind, corrosion and termite
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Approval and use

Planning approval pathway

Confirm exemption, complying pathway or permit requirements with the responsible authority.

Status for Planning approval pathway
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Building approval and consultants

Identify required survey, design, engineering, energy, certification and inspection evidence.

Status for Building approval and consultants
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Rental and intended use

Confirm occupation, rental, short-stay and family-use rules plus insurance and tax implications.

Status for Rental and intended use
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Spreyton, TAS 7310 · Local browser record

Investigation aid only. Confirm current planning, building, title, service and hazard requirements with qualified professionals and responsible authorities.

Building due diligence

Construction requirements can change by location.

The National Construction Code is the baseline. Local hazards and site classifications can change the required structure, materials, fixings, insulation and detailing.

Known here

SUBURB CONTEXT

No local compliance layer is staged.

This is missing evidence, not evidence that the property has no constraints.

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ADDRESS + DESIGN

NCC climate zone

Check the property

Confirm the NCC climate zone used for the building design and energy provisions.

May affect: Insulation and glazing · Condensation control · Roof-space ventilation

Wind class and BAL

Site assessment required

A suburb layer cannot determine the site wind classification or Bushfire Attack Level.

May affect: Structure and tie-downs · Cladding and fixings · Openings and bushfire detailing

Corrosion and termite exposure

Check the property

Confirm marine or corrosive exposure and the applicable termite-management requirements.

May affect: Fasteners and connectors · Roofing and coatings · Termite management

This screen identifies investigation triggers, not building quality or property compliance. Confirm the address, design and current jurisdiction rules with the council, building surveyor or certifier, designer and engineer.

NCC 2022 Housing Provisions: how to use · NCC 2022 Volume Two and Housing Provisions

Population outlook

3,232 people · 20223,335 by 2032 (+3.2%)

ABS population projection (2022 base) for the Quoiba - Spreyton SA2 statistical area — the finest official projection grain available; suburb-level projections do not exist.

Full data detail Census · ATO · ABS · state datasets
Spreyton TAS — Property Data and Demographics

Spreyton (postcode 7310) is a small locality in Tasmania within the Devonport local government area. It is home to about 1,876 residents, with an established demographic and a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $78K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement staying broadly stable across the broader catchment, with population growth running at +0.1% year-on-year at the LGA level. TAS employment has moved -1.7% year-on-year in the official ABS Labour Force trend series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. TAS also had 17 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 2 underway, and 16 in planning as at 2025-09-01, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. Employment in the area leans toward healthcare and retail trade. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median weekly rent is $279 (Census 2021). The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,302.

Spreyton is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 946, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 8 bus stops.

Looking at the investment signals, Population growth of +0.1% year-on-year points to stable demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.

Market & money
Investment signalsHeuristics
Pop. Growth+0.1%· Stable
Development+0%· Steady
InvestmentTAS
Mortgage · mth$1,302
Rent · wk(Census)$279
Population growth · Devonport LGAABS ERP
Population (2025)26,994
5-year growth+0.3% CAGR
YoY change+0.1%
20012025
Development · Devonport LGAABS Approvals
Approvals (2026)82
Houses 96%Units 4%
YoY change+0%
Employment · Devonport LGASALM
Unemployment (Dec-25)5.1%
YoY change-0.2pp
Dec-10Dec-25
Property investors · Postcode 7310ATO
Negatively geared3.9%
658 of filers
Avg rental loss$4,557/yr
Landlords (rental income)1,581
Reported capital gains1,135
People & prosperity
DemographicsCensus 21
Population1,876
Median age41
Household size2.4
HH income · wk$1,503
Personal income · wk$768
Persons / bedroom0.8
SEIFA indexABS
Advantage (IRSAD)4/10
Education (IEO)2/10
Economic (IER)5/10
Disadvantage (IRSD)3/10
Income momentumCensus 16→21
HH income · wk$1,312 → $1,503
Change+14.6%
vs TAS median-8 pp
Median rent+16.2%
softeningvs TAS 2016–21
Area & amenity
Local amenitiesOSM
Supermarkets1
Pharmacies0
GP / clinics0
Fuel stations1
Cafes & dining2
iga1
TransportGTFS
Bus stops8
Aged care · Devonport LGAGEN
Facilities6
Residential places300
Meercroft Care140 places
Baptcare Karingal Community Care112 places
Melaleuca Home For The Aged48 places
Care Forward North Western TasmaniaShort-Term Restorative Care (STRC)
Prompt Care STRC - North Western TasmaniaShort-Term Restorative Care (STRC)
Prompt Care STRC - Northern TasmaniaShort-Term Restorative Care (STRC)
Childcare · Devonport LGAACECQA
Services10
Approved places668
Exceeding NQS0
1912 Child Care and Education Centre120 places
Spreyton Outside School Hours Care100 places · in suburb
Miandetta Children's Centre99 places
Malangenna Children's Centre80 places
Roseberry House Early Learning Centre Devonport75 places
Our Lady of Lourdes Outside School Hours Care60 places
+4 more in Devonport LGA
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Sources & freshness
Verify-heavy evidence

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QuickProperty mixes release files, Census baselines, and matched local services on this page. Read the status panel before treating every metric as equally fresh.

PRICE POSTURE
Prices come from release-based suburb series.

Official annual SA2 price series matched to suburb pages as fallback coverage

RENT POSTURE
Rent is falling back to Census, not a market feed.

This gives you directional coverage, but it is weaker than a current rent release.

SERVICE POSTURE
Service coverage is matched locally, not inferred nationally.

Schools, transport, and hospitals are useful as presence signals, but they still have different source cadences.

Data status
Property prices
ABS Data by Region · Official annual SA2 price series matched to suburb pages as fallback coverage
medium stability · manual file · snapshot · release-based
Missing
Market rent
ABS Census 2021 · Using Census rent fallback
stable source · manual file · snapshot · census-cycle
Verify
Crime
State crime dataset · No linked local crime series
Missing
Schools
ACARA 2025 · 1 schools matched
stable source · automated · every update · annual
Available
Hospitals
AIHW · No linked local hospital coverage
medium stability · manual file · snapshot · mixed
Missing
Transport
GTFS feeds · 8 matched stops/stations
medium stability · manual file · snapshot · mixed
Available
Population growth
ABS ERP · 2025 · Annual estimate series
stable source · automated · every update · annual
Available
Building approvals
ABS Building Approvals · 2026 · Annual release series
stable source · automated · every update · monthly
Available
Available means a direct local dataset is linked. Verify means coverage exists but freshness or precision is weaker, such as ABS price fallback, Census rent fallback, or low-confidence hospital matching.

Spreyton FAQ

Common questions
  1. What LGA is Spreyton in?

    Spreyton is in the Devonport Local Government Area, TAS, postcode 7310. Council-level context for Devonport LGA (suburb mix, population, rent, and price coverage) is available on the QuickProperty LGA page.

  2. What is the typical weekly rent in Spreyton?

    The median weekly rent in Spreyton is $279/wk, based on ABS Census 2021 rent fallback.

  3. Is Spreyton a good investment?

    QuickProperty's investment signals for Spreyton show: Stable, Steady. These are computed from price, rent, income, and population data — not an opaque score.

  4. Where does QuickProperty get its data for Spreyton?

    Property prices come from state Valuers General offices and ABS Data by Region. Demographics are from ABS Census 2021. School ICSEA scores are from ACARA. Crime statistics are from state police agencies. Transport data is sourced from GTFS feeds.

  5. How often is the Spreyton data updated?

    Property prices update quarterly. RBA macro indicators update with each deploy. Demographics are from Census 2021. School ICSEA scores are from ACARA 2025.