Hawley Beach vs Port Sorell
The verdict
Hawley Beach rates higher for education (54 vs 43).
Scores
Hawley BeachPort Sorell
| Hawley Beach | Port Sorell | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 42 |
| Transport | 20 | 22 |
| Education | 54 | 43 |
| Liveability | 57 | 61 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hawley Beach | Port Sorell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 590 | 2,221 |
| Median age | 54 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,477 | $1,300 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.3% | 25.1% |
| Born in Australia | 85.1% | 82.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Hawley Beach Moderate Growth · Port Sorell Moderate Growth
Property
| Hawley Beach | Port Sorell | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Hawley Beach | Port Sorell | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Hawley Beach | Port Sorell | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 991 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hawley Beach · Port Sorell
Transport
| Hawley Beach | Port Sorell | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Hawley Beach | Port Sorell | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.8°C | 12.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 710 m | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 204.8 km | 201.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 980 m | 1.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.8 km | 11.7 km |
Population & growth
| Hawley Beach | Port Sorell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 590 | 2,221 |
| Estimated 2025 | 614 | 2,313 |
| Projected 2041 | 752 | 2,832 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.00% | 1.02% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Hawley Beach or Port Sorell?
Port Sorell has the higher transport score (Hawley Beach 20/100 vs Port Sorell 22/100).
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