Moving to Spreyton TAS 7310
What the official numbers say about living in Spreyton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $279 a week, against a median household income of $1,503 a week.
About 83% of homes are owner-occupied and 16% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Spreyton grew 33% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,412 → 1,876 people).
Around 74% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Hindi, Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Spreyton scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (93% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest ferry wharf: Spirit of Tasmania, 5.4 km north.
Nearest airport: Devonport Airport, 9.3 km north-east.
The Hobart CBD is roughly 201 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket — see them all on the Spreyton profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Spreyton Primary School 1.4 km · Miandetta Primary School 3.4 km · Reece High School 4 km · Hillcrest Primary School 4.3 km
Groceries: IGA 650 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Spreyton, most often seen first: Eurasian Blackbird · Forest Raven · Superb Fairy-wren · Common Starling · Little Wattlebird · House Sparrow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Spreyton, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spreyton here | 1,876 | — | 3/10 | 23% |
| Miandetta | 1,822 | — | 2/10 | 18% |
| Stony Rise | 728 | — | 4/10 | 52% |
| Devonport | 14,481 | — | 1/10 | 11% |
| East Devonport | 4,384 | — | 1/10 | 6% |
| Latrobe | 5,030 | — | 2/10 | 45% |
| Turners Beach | 1,966 | — | 4/10 | 23% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Devonport — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Braddon — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 7310 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Spreyton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $279 a week, and about 16% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 33% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,412 people to 1,876. It sits about 201 km from the Hobart CBD in a straight line. Local government is Devonport council, and the federal seat is Braddon.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Spreyton vs Miandetta · Spreyton vs Stony Rise.
Nearby guides: Miandetta · Stony Rise · Devonport · East Devonport · Latrobe · Turners Beach.
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