Home builders in East Coast Tasmania
Bicheno, St Helens and Swansea — 3 suburbs mapped.
East Coast Tasmania suburb by suburb
Reading the table
- 9 overlay families are mapped across the region; St Helens carries the most at 9.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 582 km² between them — Swansea is the largest at 244 km² and Bicheno the smallest at 115 km².
What is mapped across East Coast Tasmania
Mapped in all 3: Bushfire-prone Areas Code, Coastal Erosion Hazard Code, Coastal Inundation Hazard Code, Landslip Hazard Code and Natural Assets Code.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Scenic Protection Code | Bicheno and St Helens |
| Specific Area Plan | Bicheno and St Helens |
| Flood-prone Hazard Areas Code | St Helens |
| Safeguarding of Airports Code | St Helens |
Questions about building in East Coast Tasmania
Which council approves building work in East Coast Tasmania?
2: Bicheno and Swansea with Glamorgan-Spring Bay; St Helens with Break O'Day.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in East Coast Tasmania?
Yes, in all 3 mapped East Coast Tasmania suburbs: Bicheno, St Helens and Swansea.
Which East Coast Tasmania suburb has the most planning constraints?
St Helens: 9 overlay families against 5 in Swansea. Safeguarding of Airports Code and Flood-prone Hazard Areas Code are mapped in St Helens and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across East Coast Tasmania?
3: General Residential, Low Density Residential and Rural Living. Widest range: St Helens, at 3.
Lodge with: Bicheno and Swansea with Glamorgan-Spring Bay; St Helens with Break O'Day, all under the Tasmanian Planning Scheme. Read 2026-09-14.