Meander Valley Council
Shearwater
Shearwater at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
2,051
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Shearwater.
Shearwater (7307) sits in the Meander Valley region of Tasmania.
Shearwater has roughly 2,051 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Shearwater scores 20/100 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 Shearwater's population at 2,051, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,051
Median age
58
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
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)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
2,051
Median age: 58
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Getting around
Walkability.
20
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Shearwater.
Local schools for Shearwater
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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 Shearwater.
- What is the Shearwater postcode?
- Shearwater is in the 7307 postcode, in TAS, in the Meander Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Shearwater?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $295.
- What schools are in Shearwater?
- There are 20 schools serving Shearwater on this page, including Port Sorell Primary School, Andrews Creek Primary School, Geneva Christian College.
- How walkable is Shearwater?
- Shearwater has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Shearwater?
- Shearwater is close to Port Sorell, Hawley Beach, Northdown, Squeaking Point, Thirlstane.
- What is the population of Shearwater?
- Shearwater has approximately 2,051 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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