Hawley Beach
Hawley Beach is a locality and seaside resort town 22 kilometres (14 mi) from the nearest main town (Devonport). At the 2006 census, the town had a population of 483.[1] Nearby is the small town of Port Sorell and locality of Shearwater.
| Hawley Beach Tasmania | |
|---|---|
  Hawley Beach | |
| Coordinates | 41°8′31.34″S 146°32′15.72″E |
| Population | 483 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 7307 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Latrobe Council |
| State electorate(s) | Braddon |
| Federal Division(s) | Braddon |
Hawley Beach is known for its minute red sand crabs, hooded plovers and reasonable fishing. It borders the Rubicon Estuary, which has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area because of its importance for waders, especially pied oystercatchers.[2]
History
Hawley Beach Post Office opened on 2 November 1965 and closed in 1992.[3]
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References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Hawley Beach (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- "IBA: Rubicon Estuary". Birdata. Birds Australia. Retrieved 1 September 2011.
- Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
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