Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Spreyton TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Spreyton, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Spreyton TAS is 1,876 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Spreyton is $768 per week ($39,936 per year). Median rent in Spreyton is $279 per week ($1,209 per month). Spreyton has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Spreyton has a population density of 162 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Spreyton is England. The most common religion is No religion (59.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Sinhalese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Spreyton is $1,302.

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Spreyton Population

1,876

residents (Census 2021)

Spreyton Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$768/wk

$39,936 per year

#4169 of 14,663

Median Rent

$279/wk

$1,209 per month

#5520 of 14,663

Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

Mortgage

$1,302/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Spreyton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (955) Female 49.1% (923)

Population Density

162

people per km²

1,876 people · 11.6 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,809

Family income/wk

Spreyton Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Spreyton Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Spreyton, 46.3% are owned outright and 53.7% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

46.3%

Owned with mortgage

53.7%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
Germany

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Spreyton Religion

No religion

59.2%

Anglican

12.5%

Catholic

11.5%

Not stated

4.7%

Uniting Church

3.6%

Baptist

2.2%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Presbyterian and Reformed

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Spreyton Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Sinhalese
Mandarin

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Spreyton Employment

Employed full-time

40.6% 576 people

Employed part-time

20.7% 293 people

Unemployed

1.2% 17 people

Not in labour force

37.5% 532 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Spreyton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.8%

Bachelor Degree

19.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.1%

Certificate I/II

4.6%

Postgraduate Degree

3.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Spreyton Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.8%

Professionals

21.8%

Community & Personal Service

13.6%

Clerical & Administrative

10.9%

Managers

10.7%

Labourers

7.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.7%

Sales Workers

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Spreyton Field of Study

Engineering

25.2%

Management & Commerce

19.3%

Society & Culture

13.3%

Health

11.2%

Education

9.0%

Architecture & Building

8.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.7%

Agriculture & Environment

2.5%

Creative Arts

2.0%

Information Technology

1.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Spreyton Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Spreyton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$150-$299/wk

0.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.4%

$4,000+/wk

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Spreyton Marital Status

Married

50.2% 771

Separated

4.1% 63

Divorced

9.6% 147

Widowed

4.2% 64

Never married

32.0% 491

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Spreyton Ancestry

Australian

50.4%

English

46.9%

Irish

9.2%

Scottish

8.7%

Australian Aboriginal

7.0%

German

3.6%

Dutch

1.2%

Italian

1.1%

Welsh

0.7%

Filipino

0.6%

Polish

0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Spreyton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.8%

Secondary — Government

25.0%

Vocational Education

11.9%

Primary — Catholic

8.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.2%

Secondary — Catholic

5.2%

Pre-school

5.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Spreyton Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

6.0%

No need for assistance

94.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Spreyton Volunteering

Volunteer

12.8% 191

Not a volunteer

87.2% 1,298

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Spreyton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.2%

$300-$449/mo

1.6%

$450-$599/mo

4.1%

$600-$799/mo

3.8%

$800-$999/mo

10.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

31.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Spreyton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.8%

Did not go to work

13.1%

Car (passenger)

2.9%

Walked only

1.2%

Truck

0.7%

Other

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Spreyton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.4%

1 vehicle

26.4%

2 vehicles

42.2%

3 vehicles

17.3%

4+ vehicles

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Spreyton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.2%

2 bedrooms

13.6%

3 bedrooms

58.4%

4 bedrooms

22.6%

5 bedrooms

3.4%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Spreyton Population Mobility

14.2%

moved in the last year

42.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Spreyton Indigenous Population

7.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Spreyton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

194

Arthritis

112

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Spreyton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.1%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.1%

$800-$999/wk

13.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Spreyton Family Structure

Couple — no children

34.2%

Couple — children under 15

34.0%

Couple — no children under 15

14.7%

One parent — children under 15

11.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Spreyton Military Service

Previously served

3.4% 51

Never served

96.6% 1,441

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Spreyton Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

12.4% 184

Did not provide

87.6% 1,303

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Spreyton Children Ever Born

No children

29.5%

1 child

13.9%

2 children

29.0%

3 children

19.5%

4 children

5.9%

5+ children

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Spreyton When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Spreyton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

27.3%

15–29 hours

12.9%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

29.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Spreyton Household Size

1 person

23.7%

2 persons

37.9%

3 persons

18.9%

4 persons

11.5%

5 persons

5.2%

6+ persons

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Spreyton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,548

Moved from TAS

169

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Spreyton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.5%

Step family — no other children

14.6%

Blended family — no other children

5.6%

Other couple — children only

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Spreyton Schools

schools nearby

government

948

avg ICSEA score

626

total students

Miandetta Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 322 students

950

ICSEA

Spreyton Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 304 students

946

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Spreyton Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,503/wk

Median Rent $279/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Spreyton

Your weekly income

≈ $6,513/month

Median rent $279/wk

Left after rent $1,224/wk

Rent share 18.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $624/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $39/wk

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Income: $771/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $29/wk

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Income: $751/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $49/wk

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Bridport

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Income: $666/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $4/wk

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Income: $631/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $29/wk

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Income: $652/wk Rent: $222/wk Save: $57/wk

Spreyton vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Spreyton is $768 a week, 10% above the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 103rd of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $279 a week, $11 less than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 18.6% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 41, 3 years younger than in the typical TAS suburb (44).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Spreyton	Typical TAS	Typical Australia
Personal income	$768/wk	$698/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,503/wk	$1,408/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$279/wk	$290/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,302/mo	$1,301/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	41	44	42
Rent share of household income	18.6%	21.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Spreyton

The closest suburb to Spreyton is Miandetta (Tas.), 3.3 km away.

Miandetta (Tas.)

3.3 km away · income $723/wk · rent $290/wk

Devonport

5.5 km away · income $619/wk · rent $250/wk

East Devonport

5.7 km away · income $518/wk · rent $235/wk

Latrobe

6.8 km away · income $628/wk · rent $250/wk

Turners Beach

11.5 km away · income $758/wk · rent $280/wk

Railton

13.1 km away · income $539/wk · rent $255/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spreyton

What is the population of Spreyton TAS?

The population of Spreyton TAS is 1,876 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 162 people per km².Spreyton is ranked #3,122 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Spreyton?

The median personal income in Spreyton TAS is $768 per week, or $39,936 per year.The median household income is $1,503 per week.Family income is $1,809 per week.Spreyton is ranked #4,169 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Spreyton?

Median rent in Spreyton TAS is $279 per week ($1,209 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Spreyton ranks #5,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Spreyton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Spreyton TAS is $1,302. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Spreyton?

The median age in Spreyton TAS is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Spreyton a good suburb to live in?

Spreyton is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 1,876.The median income is $768/wk, which is above the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60628. All dollar figures in AUD.