Shearwater, TAS 7307 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Shearwater is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7307, home to 2,051 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Meander Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 196 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$295 /wk
Population2,051
Median age58
Area3.4 km²
To CBD196 km
LGALatrobe (Tas.)

Demographics

Population
2,051
Median age
58 years
Median household income
$1,104 /week
Median personal income
$581 /week
Median family income
$1,407 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Latrobe (Tas.)
Statistical region (SA4)
West and North West
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Braddon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$295 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,500
Rent share of household income
27%

Schools

  • Port Sorell Primary School Primary · Government
  • Andrews Creek Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 13 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Shearwater, Port Sorell Golf Club, Shearwater Bvd bus · 79 m
  • Shearwater, Shearwater Bvd after Freer St bus · 432 m
  • Shearwater, Alexander St at Hawk Hill Rd bus · 518 m
  • Port Sorell Shopping Centre, Poyston Dr bus · 653 m
  • Port Sorell, Alexander St at Arthur St bus · 800 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 10 parks and reserves
  • 3 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (21.2°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 672 mm
  • Reference station: Devonport Airport, 25.4 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 64.2% of the 1,331 resolvable premises in Shearwater. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 35.6%
  • Fibre to the Node: 64.2%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 326 across the Latrobe (Tas.) LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 9% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 210 other offences, 81 violent offences, 12 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole Latrobe (Tas.) — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Shearwater?

Shearwater (TAS 7307) had 2,051 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Latrobe (Tas.) local government area.

What is the median rent in Shearwater?

The median advertised rent in Shearwater is $295/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Shearwater?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Shearwater covering government sectors. Nearest include: Port Sorell Primary School (0.9 km), Andrews Creek Primary School (7.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Shearwater?

Shearwater is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (64.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Shearwater?

Across Latrobe LGA, 326 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (210), violent (81), break-ins (12). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Shearwater?

In Shearwater, mean daily temperatures range from 10.6°C to 16.7°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Devonport Airport weather station (25.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Shearwater?

13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Shearwater centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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