Hawley Beach
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Hawley Beach, TAS 7307.
About Hawley Beach
Welcome to Hawley Beach
Hawley Beach sits on Tasmania's north coast, part of the Port Sorell peninsula roughly 20 minutes' drive east of Devonport. It's a small, low-key coastal community built around a long stretch of white sand and the calm waters of Bass Strait, with the estuary of the Rubicon River and Port Sorell township close by. This is the kind of place that has always drawn Tasmanians for holidays and retirement rather than commuting life.
With a population of just 590 and a median age of 54, Hawley Beach is quiet and settled, favoured by retirees, tree-changers and holiday-home owners rather than young families chasing schools and shortcuts to the city. It suits people looking for space, sea air and a slower pace, with Shearwater, Port Sorell and Squeaking Point all within easy reach for daily errands.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Hawley Beach revolves around the beach itself, a golf course that runs along the dunes, and the simple pleasure of watching the water change through the day. It's not a suburb with its own café strip or restaurant scene, but the short drive into Port Sorell or Shearwater opens up local cafés, a bakery, pubs and takeaway options, while Devonport offers a fuller range of dining and entertainment for those wanting a night out.
Shopping
For day-to-day shopping, residents typically head to Shearwater or Port Sorell, both a few minutes away, for supermarkets, chemists and everyday essentials. Devonport, with its larger shopping centres and specialty retailers, covers anything more substantial, making Hawley Beach a spot where you keep a short list and combine a shopping run with other errands along the peninsula.
Getting around
Hawley Beach is car-dependent, with most residents driving to Port Sorell, Shearwater or further afield to Devonport for work, services and the airport. There's no rail line on this part of the coast, so the road network via the Bass Highway is the main artery, and Devonport's ferry terminal and airport are both within a manageable drive for those travelling further afield.
Parks & recreation
The beach is the standout drawcard, a long, clean stretch of sand that's popular for walking, swimming and fishing, backed by dunes and the Hawley Beach Golf Club. The nearby Rubicon estuary and Port Sorell foreshore add further options for kayaking, birdwatching and quiet walks, and the broader peninsula has a genuine reputation among Tasmanians as a relaxed holiday and retirement pocket.
The property market
Hawley Beach's median house price currently sits at $895k, with growth flat over the recent period at +0.0%, reflecting its status as a tightly held, low-turnover coastal pocket rather than a fast-moving market. Current listings show a mix of 77% houses and 23% land, indicating there's still some opportunity to buy a block and build in this pocket rather than only competing for established homes.
The suburb's small population and older median age of 54 point to a market driven by owner-occupiers, downsizers and holiday-home buyers rather than investors or first-home buyers, and stock tends to turn over infrequently given how tightly the beachfront and near-beach positions are held.
Market snapshot
Hawley Beach property market
Median sale price
$895k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
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per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$708k
Median
$895k
Premium
$1.38m
Days on market
37
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
11
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Hawley Beach by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Hawley Beach, TAS 7307.
Population
590
residents (2021)
Median age
54
years
Household income
$1,477
median, per week
Median rent
$300
per week
Median mortgage
$1,733
per month
Mortgage / income
27%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Hawley Beach
$1.10m
2 Frederick Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.20m
2 Dumbleton Street
Sold ~July 2026
$645k
1/2 Diamond Way
Sold ~June 2026
$269k
3 Opal Mews
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Hawley Beach suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Hawley Beach?
The median house price in Hawley Beach, TAS is $895k for a 3-bedroom home.
Is Hawley Beach a good place to live?
Hawley Beach is a rural and residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Latrobe in the north-west and west region of Tasmania. Hawley Beach is an established residential suburb in TAS, with a population of around 590.
What is the population of Hawley Beach?
Hawley Beach has a population of 590 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 54.
How long do homes take to sell in Hawley Beach?
Properties in Hawley Beach take around 37 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Hawley Beach?
Entry-level properties in Hawley Beach start around $708k, while premium homes reach $1.38m.
What suburbs are near Hawley Beach?
Suburbs near Hawley Beach include Shearwater, Port Sorell and Squeaking Point.
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