Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Lot 1 Rooks River Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
RES
Residential
LEP: Flinders Council Planning Scheme
Height Limit
8.5m
Min Lot Size
2000m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Cape Barren Island is a small remote island community with a single district school serving all year levels (K–10). Secondary education typically requires relocation or long-distance travel to Launceston or Hobart. Verify catchment boundaries and accessibility directly with Tasmanian Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Cape Barren Island is zoned for Cape Barren Island District School (K–10 combined). For secondary completion or alternative pathways, families typically travel to Flinders Island or mainland Tasmania.
Nearby schools
Cape Barren Island District School
In catchmentFlinders Island District School
Launceston Church Grammar School
St Michael's Collegiate School
Scotch Oakburn College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Lot 1 Rooks River Road is located on Cape Barren Island with minimal traffic congestion due to its remote, rural location. The area experiences very light vehicle volumes typical of small island communities with limited through-traffic.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour impact is negligible due to the isolated nature of Cape Barren Island and minimal residential/commercial density. Local traffic remains consistently light throughout the day.
Public Transport
Limited public transport; nearest service is the Cape Barren Island ferry terminal approximately 8-12km away, providing occasional connections to Flinders Island and Tasmania mainland.
Public Transport
No public transport stops found within 1.5km.
Flood Risk
Cape Barren Island is a remote, sparsely populated island in Bass Strait with limited development and no mapped river flood overlays. Primary flood risk relates to coastal storm surge and wave action rather than riverine flooding, with planning controls reflecting Tasmania's coastal hazard assessment framework. Limited flood study data specific to the island reflects its small resident population and minimal urban development.
Planning Controls
- •Tasmania Planning Scheme flood-related provisions and hazard overlays
- •Consideration of storm surge and coastal inundation risk given island location in Bass Strait
- •Land capability assessment for development in exposed coastal environment
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Cape Barren Island is a relatively low bushfire risk area due to its exposed coastal location, limited fuel load accumulation from strong winds, and predominantly open grassland and heathland vegetation rather than dense forest. While the island has some scattered vegetation, the maritime exposure and island isolation reduce fire intensity risk compared to mainland Tasmania. Standard construction practices are typically adequate, though local wind exposure should inform property maintenance and fire prevention measures.
Crime & Safety
Cape Barren Island is a small, remote island community in Tasmania with very low crime rates relative to state averages. The community experiences minimal property and violent crime incidents, typical of rural Tasmanian island communities with small populations. Crime conditions remain stable with no significant trends toward increase or decrease.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Cape Barren Island experiences minimal development pressure, with focus on small-scale infrastructure, conservation, and heritage preservation rather than major urban renewal. Activity centres on supporting existing island communities, maintaining agricultural land, and developing culturally-appropriate tourism infrastructure. Development is constrained by island geography, environmental sensitivity, and Aboriginal land tenure considerations.
Cape Barren Island Community Infrastructure Upgrade
0 kmCouncil-led upgrades to local water, sewerage and power systems to support sustainable island living and economic development.
Agricultural Land Conservation Project
2 kmLand management and conservation initiatives focused on preserving productive agricultural areas and Aboriginal heritage sites across the island.
Small-scale Residential Infill
1 kmLimited residential development on existing allotments supporting local population retention and housing for island families.
Tourism and Cultural Facility Enhancement
3 kmDevelopment of visitor facilities and cultural interpretation spaces highlighting Indigenous heritage and natural assets of Cape Barren Island.
Heritage & Conservation
Cape Barren Island has significant Aboriginal heritage value as a historic Indigenous settlement area within the Furneaux Group. Individual residential properties are unlikely to carry formal heritage listings, but the broader island landscape contains important archaeological and cultural sites subject to state-level Aboriginal heritage protections.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Aboriginal heritage site protection requirements under Tasmanian Aboriginal Heritage Act
- •Environmental protection for coastal and native vegetation areas
Nearby Heritage Items