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| Locality | Shearwater |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Latrobe Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.15712 |
| Longitude | 146.53336 |
| Population | 1,718 |
| Density | 472.0 /km² |
| Area | 3.6 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 7307 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 203 km north-northwest |
Shearwater is a locality in the Latrobe Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,718. The locality covers an area of 3.6 km², giving a population density of about 472.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 203 km north-northwest of Hobart. Shearwater is located at 41.1571°S, 146.5334°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7307. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Shearwater unfurls its coastal character along a stretch of Tasmania's northern coast, a place where the land meets the sea in a gentle embrace. It lies 16.1 km east of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 83°T), and is situated 13.2 km north-east of Latrobe. The landscape here is a soft palette of muted greens and earthy browns, with rolling hills that slope down towards the shimmering waters of Bass Strait. Low-slung dwellings are scattered like pebbles on a beach, their rooftops catching the diffused light that often softens the edges of the horizon. The air, especially after a rain, carries a clean, briny scent, a constant reminder of the ocean's nearby presence, and the quiet hum of everyday life is punctuated by the distant cries of seabirds.
Historically, the region surrounding Shearwater has been shaped by the rhythms of agriculture and the allure of the coast. While not a place of grand, booming industry, its economy has long been tied to the fertile soils that support grazing and the bounty of the sea. This coastal strip, part of the Latrobe Council area, offers a sense of quiet continuity, a place where traditions of self-sufficiency and an appreciation for the natural world are deeply ingrained. The nearby waterways, often placid and reflecting the ever-changing sky, serve as a quiet testament to the enduring connection between the people and the waters that define their home.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Shearwater, Tasmania. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Shearwater, in the Latrobe Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Shearwater includes the postcode (7307), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Latrobe Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Shearwater is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |