Spreyton, TAS 7310 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Spreyton is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7310, home to 1,876 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Latrobe (Tas.) local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 204 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$279 /wk
Population1,876
Median age41
Area11.6 km²
To CBD204 km
LGADevonport

Demographics

Population
1,876
Median age
41 years
Median household income
$1,503 /week
Median personal income
$768 /week
Median family income
$1,809 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Devonport
Statistical region (SA4)
West and North West
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$279 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,302
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Spreyton Primary School Primary · Government
  • School Of Special Education North West (Devonport Campus) Special · Government
  • Miandetta Primary School Primary · Government
  • Reece High School Secondary · Government
  • Hillcrest Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Mersey Main Rd before Woodrising Av bus · 200 m
  • Mersey Main Rd after Woodrising Av bus · 207 m
  • Spreyton, Mersey Main Rd after Kelcey Tier Rd bus · 302 m
  • Spreyton, Mersey Main Rd before Kelcey Tier Rd bus · 439 m
  • Spreyton Primary School, Mersey Main Rd bus · 1007 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 3 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 9 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 supermarket
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (21.2°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 672 mm
  • Reference station: Devonport Airport, 50.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 54.2% of the 1,081 resolvable premises in Spreyton. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 37.9%
  • Fibre to the Node: 54.2%
  • Fixed Wireless: 7.9%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 1,933 across the Devonport LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,270 other offences, 436 violent offences, 56 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole Devonport — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Spreyton?

Spreyton (TAS 7310) had 1,876 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Devonport local government area.

What is the median rent in Spreyton?

The median advertised rent in Spreyton is $279/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Spreyton?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Spreyton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Spreyton Primary School (1.1 km), School Of Special Education North West (Devonport Campus) (3 km), Miandetta Primary School (3.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Spreyton?

Spreyton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (54.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Spreyton?

Across Devonport LGA, 1,933 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (1,270), violent (436), break-ins (56). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Spreyton?

In Spreyton, mean daily temperatures range from 10.6°C to 16.7°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Devonport Airport weather station (50.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Spreyton?

6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Spreyton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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