Shearwater
TAS 7307 · Latrobe
2,051 (2021) → 2,136 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Shearwater is a moderate growth suburb in Latrobe, TAS 7307, about 203km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Shearwater are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 24/100, and is right by the coast. Shearwater has an overall score of 42/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.85%), New Zealand (1.76%), Scotland (0.78%), Netherlands (0.59%), South Africa (0.54%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (0.49%), German (0.34%), Mandarin (0.29%), Spanish (0.29%), Sinhal (0.15%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 982 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Port Sorell Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 991
- Andrews Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 974
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Shearwater
How far is Shearwater from Hobart CBD?
Shearwater is about 202.8 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Shearwater?
Shearwater has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Shearwater?
Shearwater has a transport score of 24/100 and 5 bus stops.