Spreyton
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Spreyton, TAS 7310.
About Spreyton
Welcome to Spreyton
Spreyton sits on the eastern fringe of Devonport, in Tasmania's north, a short drive from the city centre and close to the Bass Highway that links the region together. It's a suburb where paddocks and orchards still edge into residential streets, giving it a semi-rural feel that's increasingly rare so close to a regional centre.
With a population of just 1,876 and a median age of 41, Spreyton attracts families and older buyers looking for space, quiet and a slower pace, without giving up easy access to Devonport's shops, schools and the Spirit of Tasmania terminal.
Lifestyle & character
Spreyton's appeal lies in its openness. Blocks tend to be larger than in central Devonport, and the surrounding countryside, once known for its orchards, still shapes the suburb's identity and gives it a rural-residential character rather than a tightly packed suburban one. It suits people who want a house with room to move, a shed or a vegetable patch, while remaining close enough to town for work and errands.
Neighbouring suburbs Quoiba, Miandetta, Ambleside, Stony Rise and Aberdeen form a loose ring of similarly relaxed, family-oriented communities, and Spreyton residents tend to move easily between them for shopping, sport and schooling. It's a part of Devonport that rewards those who value backyard space and a bit of elbow room over walkable cafe strips.
Getting around
Spreyton's position just off the Bass Highway makes it a convenient base for getting around northern Tasmania, with Devonport's CBD, port and airport all a short drive away. The Spirit of Tasmania terminal at East Devonport is easily reached, which appeals to those who travel regularly to and from the mainland.
Most residents rely on cars given the suburb's spread-out, semi-rural layout, and commuting into central Devonport for work or shopping is straightforward. The highway connection also makes trips further afield, towards Latrobe, Port Sorell or Launceston, relatively painless.
Schools & families
Spreyton Primary School serves as the local hub for younger families, giving the suburb a genuine community anchor beyond just being a satellite of Devonport. Families with older children typically look to the broader Devonport area for secondary schooling, with the suburb's proximity to the city making that transition manageable.
The mix of larger blocks, quiet streets and a stable, slightly older population profile makes Spreyton a practical choice for families prioritising space and a settled community feel over inner-city amenity.
Housing & architecture
Houses dominate Spreyton's housing stock, making up around 74% of current listings, with land sales accounting for about 11%, reflecting the suburb's semi-rural pockets still being developed. Townhouses make up a further 11% and apartments or units just 4%, underlining that this is very much a house-and-land suburb rather than a medium-density one.
Expect a mix of established brick-and-weatherboard homes on generous blocks alongside newer builds on subdivided land, many with room for sheds, gardens or hobby farming, a legacy of the area's orcharding past.
The property market
Spreyton's median house price currently sits at $830,000, a figure that reflects the suburb's larger blocks and semi-rural appeal within easy reach of Devonport. Recent growth has been flat, with prices essentially unchanged over the past period, suggesting a market that has settled after previous movement rather than one under pressure either way.
For buyers, that stability, combined with a housing mix weighted heavily towards standalone houses and land, makes Spreyton a straightforward proposition: a chance to secure space and a semi-rural lifestyle close to a regional centre, without the volatility sometimes seen in tighter, more urban markets.
Market snapshot
Spreyton property market
Median sale price
$830k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$617k
Median
$830k
Premium
$1.21m
Days on market
76
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
16
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Spreyton by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Spreyton, TAS 7310.
Population
1,876
residents (2021)
Median age
41
years
Household income
$1,503
median, per week
Median rent
$279
per week
Median mortgage
$1,302
per month
Mortgage / income
20%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Spreyton
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Spreyton
$650k
1/49 Fleetwood Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$550k
64 Mersey Main Road
Sold ~July 2026
$765k
3 Swilkin Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$995k
3 Mulligan Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$435k
180 Kelcey Tier Road
Sold ~June 2026
$625k
1 & 2/10 Mulligan Drive
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Spreyton suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Spreyton?
The median house price in Spreyton, TAS is $830k for a 4-bedroom home.
Is Spreyton a good place to live?
Spreyton is a locality, small town and suburb of Devonport, Tasmania, Australia. Spreyton is an established residential suburb in TAS, with a population of around 1,876 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Spreyton?
Spreyton has a population of 1,876 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 41.
What schools are in Spreyton?
There is 1 school in or near Spreyton, including Spreyton Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Spreyton?
Properties in Spreyton take around 76 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Spreyton?
Entry-level properties in Spreyton start around $617k, while premium homes reach $1.21m.
What suburbs are near Spreyton?
Suburbs near Spreyton include Quoiba, Miandetta, Ambleside, Stony Rise and Aberdeen.
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