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Hawley Beach suburb profile

Hawley Beach is a quiet coastal village on Tasmania's north coast facing Bass Strait, known for its long sandy shore, low dunes and coastal reserves that attract birdlife. The suburb is dominated by single-storey holiday cottages and permanent homes, many with sea views or native coastal gardens, and it tends to appeal to retirees, families and people seeking a relaxed seaside lifestyle. Recreational fishing, beach walks and birdwatching are common pastimes, while basic conveniences sit in nearby Port Sorell and larger services are in Devonport. The vibe is low-key and seasonal, with easy access to the coast rather than busy urban amenities.

Hawley Beach property market performance

Hawley Beach has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values have risen sharply, up 10.6% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months there were 8 house sales, and houses sold in a median of 94 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Hawley Beach saw house rents rise sharply, up 15.5% over the last 12 months to an average of $670 a week.

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Median price
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Change in value
Past 12 months
10.6%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
8N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
94N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$670N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
15.5%N/A

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Hawley Beach demographics

Hawley Beach is a small community of 590 people with a median age of 54. The typical household income is $1,477 a week, roughly $76,800 a year.

Families are dominated by couples: couple families without children are the largest group at 61.9% (104 families), while couple families with children make up 32.1% (54 families). One-parent families account for 6.0% (10 families). Together, couple families with and without children represent 94.0% of reported families.

Homes in Hawley Beach are mostly owner-occupied: owners account for 73.0% of dwellings (45.6% owned outright and 27.4% owned with a mortgage), while 27.0% are rented, so owners outnumber renters by roughly three to one.

Suburbs near Hawley Beach

Some popular suburbs near Hawley Beach include:

  • Shearwater: Coastal residential suburb with long sandy foreshore and a relaxed village atmosphere.
  • Port Sorell: Popular estuary village with waterfront reserves and winding river views.
  • Squeaking Point: Small, quiet locality known for scenic shoreline and tidal estuary views.
  • Latrobe: Established town with tree-lined streets and grand nineteenth-century buildings.
  • East Devonport: Riverfront suburb offering shops and services close to Devonport centre.

How does Hawley Beach compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Hawley Beach’s median house price is 22.2% higher than Shearwater’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Hawley Beach have grown 14.1% higher than in Shearwater.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Hawley Beach are selling 13.0% faster than in Port Sorell.

Choose the right real estate agents in Hawley Beach

There are 17 real estate agents in Hawley Beach, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 59.5% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Hawley Beach typically range from 2.38% to 3.25%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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