Hawley Beach, Tasmania
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| Hawley Beach Tasmania |
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| Population: | 596[1] |
| Postcode: | 7307 |
| Location: |
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| LGA: | Latrobe Council |
| State District: | Braddon |
| Federal Division: | Braddon |
Hawley Beach, Tasmania is a seaside resort town 22 kilometres (14 mi) from the nearest main town (Devonport). At the 2006 census, the town had a population of 596.[1]
Hawley Beach is known for its minute red sand crabs, the local plovers and reasonable fishing, nearby is the small town of Port Sorell and locality of Shearwater. Shearwater has a public house, a local mini-market, a bakery and a pizza shop as well as a police station and combined pharmacy and post office. It also has a petroleum (gasoline) service station, country club and a hardware store, together with a vehicle outlet.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). {{{name}}}. 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
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