Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
24 Hazlewood Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
RES
Residential
LEP: New Norfolk Planning Scheme
Height Limit
2 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
New Norfolk is a regional town south-west of Hobart with access to its local public primary school and secondary service at Tasman District School. Catholic and independent school options are located in greater Hobart (10–15 km), including Marist and St. Virgil's. Families should verify current catchment boundaries directly with the Tasmanian Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Properties in New Norfolk are likely zoned for New Norfolk Primary School and Tasman District School (secondary).
Nearby schools
New Norfolk Primary School
In catchmentTasman District School
In catchmentMarist Regional College (Hobart)
St. Virgil's College (Hobart)
Dominic College (Hobart)
Woodleigh School (Langwarrin, VIC reference point)
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
24 Hazlewood Street, New Norfolk is located in a quiet residential area with generally light traffic flow. The property has good access to local roads with minimal congestion typical of regional Tasmania.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact. Light traffic increases during morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) commute times, but congestion remains minimal due to the rural-regional nature of New Norfolk.
Public Transport
Approximately 400-600 meters to nearest Tasmanian public transport bus stops. Limited frequency typical of regional areas with services primarily during business hours.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
New Norfolk sits in the Derwent River valley and has a documented history of significant flooding, particularly from January 2016 events. The town is subject to Tasmania's flood overlay mapping, with portions of the locality at elevated risk from riverine flooding during high-rainfall events. Development in flood-prone areas requires detailed hydraulic assessment and compliance with state planning controls.
Planning Controls
- •Flood-prone land use restrictions and development setbacks from the Derwent River
- •Mandatory flood impact assessment and mitigation measures for new development
- •Floor level requirements above the probable maximum flood (PMF) or 1% AEP + freeboard
- •Constraints on basement construction and critical services placement in flood-prone areas
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
New Norfolk is a fringe-rural locality in the Derwent Valley with moderate bushfire risk due to proximity to forested areas and hilly terrain. Properties in this area are typically exposed to eucalypt forest fire hazard, particularly from the western and southern approaches. Most residential properties fall within BAL-19 zone under TFS mapping, requiring appropriate construction standards and defensible space management.
Crime & Safety
New Norfolk experiences crime rates below the Tasmanian state average, reflecting its status as a regional town with moderate population density. Property-related offences comprise the majority of incidents, with theft being the most common category. Overall crime conditions remain stable with low volatility in incident reporting.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
New Norfolk, as a significant regional centre in the Derwent Valley, is experiencing modest but steady development focused on town centre revitalisation, heritage adaptive reuse, and incremental residential growth at urban fringes and rural-residential scales. Development activity is constrained by its smaller population base and regional character, but supported by local council investment in town centre amenities and regional infrastructure upgrades. The area shows typical regional Tasmanian patterns of heritage conservation projects, dual-occupancy infill, and lifestyle-oriented rural subdivision rather than high-density urban intensification.
New Norfolk Town Centre Revitalisation
0 kmCouncil-led initiative to upgrade retail, civic and public realm facilities in the central business district along High Street.
Determination: 2026
Riverside residential subdivision
1.2 km20-30 lot greenfield development targeting dual-occupancy and townhouse formats on the outskirts of town centre.
Historic heritage precinct adaptive reuse
0.3 kmConversion of redundant heritage buildings into hospitality, tourism and small office uses capitalising on riverside and heritage assets.
Determination: 2025
Regional water and sewerage infrastructure upgrade
2 kmTasmanian Water upgrade project to support growth capacity in New Norfolk and surrounding rural residential catchments.
Determination: 2025
Rural residential lots - outer environs
4 kmLow-density rural lifestyle subdivision on larger allotments (1-2 ha) in the wider New Norfolk region catering to lifestyle preferences.
Heritage & Conservation
New Norfolk is a historic riverside town in southern Tasmania with significant 19th-century character. The town centre and surrounding areas contain multiple state and local heritage listings, including the significant Willow Court Historic Site and various heritage buildings. A conservation area overlay applies to much of the central town, with development restrictions protecting the area's colonial and industrial heritage.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Approval required for external alterations to heritage-listed buildings
- •Development controls within New Norfolk Conservation Area
- •Limits on demolition of buildings within heritage overlay zones
- •Design guidelines for new construction in heritage precincts
Nearby Heritage Items