Shearwater, Australia
Tasmania · Australia
Shearwater is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 2,051. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 2,051 |
| Population Density | 46 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | -41.1567°, 146.5318° |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Tasmania |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.5 inches (824 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shearwater
Shearwater is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 2,051. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 40°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.
Climate in Shearwater
Shearwater has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C (55°F). The hottest month is Feb (17.4°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 718 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 44.8 sq mi (116.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1567°S, 146.5318°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in |
Shearwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.3").
Radio Stations near Shearwater
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shearwater
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axeman's Hall of Fame | ||||
| Bass Strait Maritime Centre | ||||
| Home Hill | ||||
| Latrobe Courthouse Museum | ||||
| Sherwood Hall |
Libraries in Shearwater
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Latrobe Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Shearwater
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shearwater
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shearwater
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shearwater
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shearwater
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Shearwater
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shearwater
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Shearwater
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Devonport Airport | DPO | Medium Airport |
| Launceston Airport | LST | Medium Airport |
| Cranbourn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| George Town Airport | GEE | Small Airport |
| Long Hill Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Longdown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mole Creek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rostella Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stony Head Military Area Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| The Vale Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shearwater
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Port Sorell LPO |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shearwater
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St James |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Shearwater?
Shearwater has a population of 2,051 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 44.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shearwater?
Shearwater has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 40°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.5 inches.
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