Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
PID 7229246 Irish Town Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
RES
Residential Zone
LEP: Glenorchy City Council Local Provision Schedule
Height Limit
7.5m or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
St Marys is a small suburb in southern Tasmania with good access to local primary education via St Marys Primary School. Secondary students typically progress to Sorell District High School. A mix of public options and Catholic independent schools (notably St Michael's Collegiate) are available within 20 km, providing some choice for families. Always verify current catchment boundaries with the Tasmanian Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
St Marys residents are typically zoned for St Marys Primary School and Sorell District High School as their public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
St Marys Primary School
In catchmentSorell District High School
In catchmentTaroona High School
St Michael's Collegiate School
Claremont Primary School
Rosny College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Irish Town Road in St Marys, Tasmania is a rural residential area with minimal traffic congestion. The location benefits from quiet, low-density road conditions typical of outer suburban and rural Tasmania.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact due to rural/semi-rural setting. Local traffic volumes remain consistently low throughout the day with slight increases during typical commute times for residents traveling toward Launceston or Hobart.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access; nearest services likely 5-10km away in larger town centers. Property is suited for private vehicle dependency.
Public Transport
No public transport stops found within 1.5km.
Flood Risk
St Marys is a small inland town in central Tasmania with no major river systems or known significant flood overlays affecting the broader area. While Tasmania has flood-prone areas (particularly in the north and around major river systems like the South Esk and Tamar), St Marys is not identified as a high-risk flood zone. Individual properties should be verified against local council flood mapping and the Tasmanian Flood Prone Land Overlay.
Planning Controls
- •Tasmanian Flood Prone Land Overlay (if applicable to specific properties)
- •Assessment against Tasmanian Planning Scheme flood-related codes
- •Local council flood mapping and Development Application requirements
- •Consideration of minor watercourse flooding and stormwater management
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
St Marys is a semi-rural locality in Tasmania's northeast with moderate bushfire risk due to its location among hilly terrain with native vegetation. Properties are likely to fall within BAL-19 or BAL-29 depending on proximity to vegetation and slope. Standard bushfire construction standards and defensible space protocols should be observed.
Crime & Safety
St Marys in Tasmania experiences crime rates moderately above state average, with property crimes including theft and malicious damage being the most prevalent incidents. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime trends with ongoing police enforcement presence. Social disadvantage factors contribute to the elevated incident rates compared to more affluent Tasmanian suburbs.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
St Marys is a small regional Tasmanian town with modest development activity focused on residential infill, heritage adaptive reuse and local infrastructure improvements. Development is constrained by its rural location and limited population base, with activity primarily driven by council initiatives and small-scale private residential projects rather than major urban renewal precincts. Regional infrastructure investment and heritage precinct activation represent the most significant near-term opportunities.
St Marys residential infill development
0.5 kmSmall-scale residential subdivision targeting vacant or underutilised land within the existing St Marys townscape.
Determination: 2025-2026
Local heritage precinct activation
1.2 kmCommunity-driven adaptive reuse of heritage buildings to support local retail, services and cultural uses.
Determination: 2024-2025
Tasmanian regional water infrastructure upgrade
2 kmState government investment in water supply and sewerage augmentation supporting regional population growth.
Determination: 2025
St Marys township streetscape improvement
0.3 kmCouncil-led public realm upgrade including footpath renewal, street trees and improved pedestrian connectivity.
Determination: 2025
Heritage & Conservation
St Marys is a historic tin mining town in Tasmania's northeast with heritage significance tied to its 19th and early 20th century mining operations. The town centre contains contributory heritage buildings and may fall within a local conservation area or heritage precinct managed by the local council. Individual properties are unlikely to be separately listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register unless of exceptional significance.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Potential limitations on external alterations to buildings within town centre precinct
- •Requirements for sympathetic restoration of heritage fabric
- •Possible constraints on demolition of contributory structures
Nearby Heritage Items