Spreyton is a locality, small town and suburb of Devonport, Tasmania, Australia. It is mainly in the City of Devonport area, but with just over 25% in the Latrobe Council LGA.
| Spreyton Devonport, Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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 The Big Apple | |||||||||||||||
  Spreyton | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 41°13′S 146°21′E / 41.217°S 146.350°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 1,876 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7310 | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Devonport (75%), Latrobe Council (25%) | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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At the 2021 census, Spreyton had a population of 1,876. Spreyton is home to the fourth-generation family-run business Spreyton Fresh. Spreyton Fresh have had apple orchards in Spreyton since 1908 and in 1997 due to the downturn in juice apple prices have been producing a premium fresh apple juice.[2]
Spreyton Post Office opened on 19 February 1883.[3]
Sports
editThe Devonport Cup a horse race is held annually in January at the Spreyton racecourse.
The Spreyton Football Club, an Australian Rules club, compete in the North Western Football Association. They play at Maidstone Park.
The Devonport Golf Club at Woodrising Golf Course has previously held the Tasmanian Open Golf Championships. The course was designed by Vern Morcom, who was also responsible for the Royal Hobart Golf Course.
References
edit- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Spreyton (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Spreyton Fresh. "Spreyton Fresh". Spreyton Fresh Pty Ltd. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
