Meander Valley Council
Hawley Beach
Hawley Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
590
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Hawley Beach.
Hawley Beach (7307) sits in the Meander Valley region of Tasmania.
Hawley Beach has roughly 590 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Hawley Beach scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hawley Beach's population at 590, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
590
Median age
54
Family households
71%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
590
Median age: 54
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hawley Beach.
Local schools for Hawley Beach
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Government School Catchment
Port Sorell Primary School
Andrews Creek Primary School
Latrobe High School
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Frequently asked
About Hawley Beach.
- What is the Hawley Beach postcode?
- Hawley Beach is in the 7307 postcode, in TAS, in the Meander Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hawley Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Hawley Beach?
- There are 20 schools serving Hawley Beach on this page, including Port Sorell Primary School, Andrews Creek Primary School, Geneva Christian College.
- How walkable is Hawley Beach?
- Hawley Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hawley Beach?
- Hawley Beach is close to Shearwater, Port Sorell, Northdown, Squeaking Point, Bakers Beach.
- What is the population of Hawley Beach?
- Hawley Beach has approximately 590 residents. The median age is 54.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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