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Spreyton has an estimated 2,058 residents, up from 1,876 at the 2021 Census — a change of 182 people, or 9.7%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 41.0% of that increase. That puts 178 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside newly validated addresses recorded by AreaSearch since the Census, indicate that the population of the suburb of Spreyton is approximately 2,058 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 182 residents (9.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,876 individuals. The calculation relies on a resident population estimate of 2,056 from AreaSearch, derived from the ABS's recent ERP release in June 2025 and 65 validated new addresses identified after the Census date. This population level yields a density of 178 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and space for potential future development.
The suburb's 9.7% growth since the 2021 census outperformed the SA4 region (3.8%) as well as the state overall, establishing it as a leading growth area. This expansion was primarily supported by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 41.0% of the total population gain, with positive contributions also observed across interstate and overseas migration. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this data, and to model cohort changes beyond 2032, regional and LGA projections from the Tasmania State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are applied, utilizing weighted aggregation of population changes from the LGA level to the SA2 level. Future trends point toward growth in the lowest quartile for regional Australian locations, with the suburb of Spreyton projected to add 24 residents by 2041 under these aggregated SA2 models, representing an overall expansion of 1.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
83 new dwellings have been approved in Spreyton over the past five years, an average of 16 a year. That is 8.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals compiled from statistical areas, the suburb of Spreyton has averaged roughly 16 residential approvals annually. This includes an estimated 83 dwellings approved during the past 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 26 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. The ratio of population growth to construction stood at 2.1 people per new home built over the past 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, which points to stable demand that supports local housing values. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $351,000, which is slightly higher than the regional average, indicating a focus on quality builds.
Commercial approvals total $5.8 million for the current financial year, representing a modest level of development in the non-residential sector. In comparison to the Rest of Tas. region, building activity in the suburb of Spreyton is somewhat elevated, running 47.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period, which maintains choice for buyers while underpinning local property values, despite a recent deceleration in building activity. Recent residential projects consist of 92.0% detached houses and 8.0% semi-detached or attached options, preserving the classic low-density lifestyle and appealing to families looking for spacious properties. With approximately 293 people per approved dwelling, the suburb of Spreyton shows characteristics of a changing market. Looking forward, the population in the suburb of Spreyton is projected to rise by 22 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current rates of residential construction appear sufficient to satisfy local demand, maintaining balanced conditions for home buyers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces these projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Spreyton
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 42 current infrastructure and development projects close to Spreyton, worth an estimated $1.69 billion. 10 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, environmental & disaster management and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and council planning schemes play a significant role in local performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect this locality. Key regional developments include the Don Irrigation Scheme, the Devonport Oval Sports Complex, the North West Support School Devonport, and the Devonport to Cradle Mountain Corridor - Planning, with details provided for those most relevant to the area.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
North West Support School Devonport
The Tasmanian Government is undertaking a $62.15 million redevelopment of the North West Support School Devonport campus on a new site. The redevelopment will provide new purpose-built learning facilities for students and staff.
Devonport Mental Health Hub
A purpose-built mental health facility for the North West region featuring a Safe Haven, Recovery College, and Integration Hub. Being developed by Fairbrother as part of the Living City transformation, the $40 million facility centralizes community mental health services with completion targeted for late 2027.
Devonport to Cradle Mountain Corridor - Planning
This project involves planning for safety upgrades to the corridor between the outskirts of Devonport (which includes Miandetta) and Cradle Mountain. The Australian Government has committed $6.3 million to support further planning and concept design work for improvements along the corridor, as well as expanding the scope to include integration of transportation options at the ends of the corridor, such as planning for the Cradle Valley cableway.
Edward Street Mixed-Use Development
Four-storey mixed-use building on the former Edward Street Council car park, delivering 35 apartments over three levels above 7 ground-floor commercial tenancies. Council approved sale of part of the car park to Small Is The New Big (SITNB) Unit Trust and subsequently granted development approval in May 2025. The project supports the Living City CBD renewal, adds medium-density housing, and activates Edward Street with new retail.
11 Fenton Street Social Housing Development
A social housing development at 11 Fenton Street in Devonport's city centre, delivering 30 x two-bedroom social homes. The project is being delivered by Housing Choices Tasmania as part of the Australian Government's Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) Round 2, with Homes Tasmania providing up-front construction funding. HAFF Round 2 requires construction contracts to be in place by 30 June 2026, with delivery completed by June 2029.
Devonport Showground Redevelopment
Tasmania's largest private infill housing development on a 10ha CBD site, comprising approximately 200 homes of diverse and adaptable typologies (including affordable, aged care, and disability housing), a health facility, community facilities, a central lake, public parkland, and a large urban farm. The project follows rezoning approval and subdivision applications, aiming to create a socially inclusive, community-centered village in a city.
Devonport High School
The Tasmanian Government is investing in new and upgraded education infrastructure. Devonport High School will undergo a $10.5 million redevelopment, providing new state-of-the-art learning facilities for Years 7 to 12 students.
Indie Education School Development (Devonport)
Three storey Indie School education facility comprising two levels of flexible learning spaces and student facilities, with a third level accommodating Indie Education head office functions. The development includes home economics facilities, breakout spaces, staff areas and a rooftop terrace, supporting Devonport's Living City renewal program. Construction commenced in October 2024 and council reporting indicates completion during the first half of 2026.
1,110 residents of Spreyton are employed, from a labour force of 1,121. Unemployment sits at 1.0%, with participation at 65.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Spreyton has a balanced job market that includes both white-collar and industrial roles, with manufacturing and industrial sectors playing a key role, an unemployment rate of just 1.0%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.0% over the last year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area summaries. In March 2026, 1,110 residents were employed, and the local unemployment rate was 3.0% below the Regional Tas. average of 3.9%, while workforce participation reached 65.9%, well above the 58.8% average for Regional Tas. Census data shows that a modest 5.6% of workers worked from home, although this may have been influenced by past pandemic restrictions.
Most working residents are employed in healthcare and social assistance, retail, and construction. The local economy is highly specialized in manufacturing, with employment in this sector reaching 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agricultural, forestry, and fishing sectors account for only 5.1% of employment, which is lower than the 8.4% average across Regional Tas. Although local jobs are available, the comparison between the working Census population and the local job count suggests a significant number of residents travel to other areas for work. According to AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS figures aggregated from wider areas, employment grew by 4.0% and the labor force expanded by 4.0% over the 12 months ending March 2026, which kept unemployment steady. In comparison, Regional Tas. experienced job growth of 1.8% and labor force growth of 1.7%, with unemployment declining slightly. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context regarding future demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with local employment statistics to project local growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment for residents in the suburb of Spreyton could rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, using a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Spreyton is $1,503 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $768 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,809 a year against an average of $67,044. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode ATO statistics released for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Spreyton earn a median income of $56,809 and an average income of $67,044. This is close to the national middle ground, and compares to a median of $49,689 and an average of $59,358 in Regional Tas. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $63,030 for the median and $74,385 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the area fell in the modest range, landing between the 36th and 42nd percentiles.
The largest income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which accounts for 33.1% of residents, or 681 individuals, similar to the regional trend where this group accounts for 28.5%. Housing expenses are manageable, with residents keeping 87.9% of their earnings, although disposable income is relatively low, placing in the 40th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Spreyton had 751 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $279 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,302 a month. Rent absorbs 18.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential dwellings in the suburb of Spreyton at the time of the last Census consisted of 96.8% detached houses and 3.2% other types of housing, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% other options in Regional Tas. Home ownership stood at 38.5%, slightly behind the regional average, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (45.0%) or rented (16.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the regional average at $1,302, and the median weekly rent was $279, compared to $1,274 and $250 in Regional Tas.
Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Spreyton are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Spreyton counted 751 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 824 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 74.3%, consisting of 28.6% couples with children, 33.7% couples without children, and 11.6% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.7%, with single-person households at 23.6% and group households making up 2.1%. The average household size is 2.4 individuals, which is slightly larger than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.7% of adults in Spreyton hold a university qualification, including 10.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 90% of areas nationally. A further 34.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 317 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 937 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the area is lower than average, with university degree holders making up 13.7% of the population compared to the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for local educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 10.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical training is very common, with 42.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificates at 34.3%. A significant portion of the population, 23.4%, is enrolled in study.
This includes 10.2% attending primary school, 6.7% in high school, and 1.8% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Spreyton means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.1% of residents in Spreyton report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health outcomes present challenges in the suburb of Spreyton, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of local mortality rates and chronic illnesses, which are prevalent across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the SA2 average, with approximately 54% of the population, or about 1,105 individuals, holding private cover. This is higher than the 49.1% coverage rate recorded across Regional Tas. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most common medical diagnoses in the area, affecting 12.4% and 8.8% of the population respectively.
Meanwhile, 63.1% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 62.0% in Regional Tas. The local working-age demographic faces health issues due to high rates of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over make up 23.7% of the population, representing 487 individuals, which is lower than the 24.9% regional average. Senior health profiles present challenges, with national comparative rankings matching those of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Spreyton is largely Australian-born, at 93.0% of residents, with 2.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (37.3%) and English (34.6%). 5.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Spreyton is lower than the national average. Australian-born residents account for 93.0% of the population, 94.9% are citizens, and 97.1% speak only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 36.5% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious variance is in Judaism, which is practiced by none of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Tas. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages in the suburb of Spreyton are Australian, representing 37.3% of the community, English, representing 34.6%, and Irish, representing 6.8%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry accounting for 5.2% of the population compared to 4.1% regionally, Welsh ancestry at 0.6% compared to 0.4%, and Sri Lankan heritage at 0.1% compared to 0.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Spreyton is 41. 21.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 41, the suburb of Spreyton is younger than Regional Tas. at 45, but slightly older than the national average of 38. Young children aged 0 - 4 represent a notable share of the population at 6.3%, while young adults aged 15 - 24 represent a smaller proportion at 9.2% compared to Regional Tas. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 10.6% to 12.7%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 6.4% to 8.5%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 14.7% to 12.5%, and the 45 to 54 group fell from 13.1% to 11.0%.
Looking toward 2041, demographic projections indicate major changes. The 85+ cohort is set to grow by 158%, or 64 people, increasing from 41 to 106. Notably, residents aged 65 and over will account for 75% of the total population growth, illustrating the aging profile of the community, while the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 demographics are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Spreyton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 65 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,876 at the 2021 Census → 2,058 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL60628). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.