Neighbourhoods within the north and central part of Hanwell include:
- Birchwood Estates
- Brookdale Subdivision
- Brookdale Gardens
- Deerwood Acres
- Starlite Village
- Somerset Park
- Greer Subdivision
- Cobblestone Estates
- Eaglewood
- Eagle Ridge
Towards the south, Yoho Lake has homes on the lakefront and a Scouts Canada Lodge.
Hanwell also has a large and growing industrial park with access to the Trans Canada Highway.