Shearwater
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Shearwater is a tranquil coastal township on Tasmania's northern shore, renowned for its pristine beaches, nature reserves, and relaxed holiday ambiance. With a small, friendly population and easy access to both natural beauty and important amenities, it's an ideal getaway for families and couples alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
2,051
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-41.16°, 146.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,298
Local Cost
$1,470
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
65
English
95
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
16.6°C
Winter Avg
10.9°C
Record High
29.1°C
Record Low
5.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
915 mm
Internet Speed
132 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
22.0
Airport
DPO
Distance
9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.