Sorell, TAS 7172 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Sorell is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7172, home to 3,597 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 30 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$350 /wk
Population3,597
Median age41
Area22.9 km²
To CBD30 km
LGASorell

Demographics

Population
3,597
Median age
41 years
Median household income
$1,317 /week
Median personal income
$679 /week
Median family income
$1,628 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Sorell
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Rent share of household income
27%

Schools

  • Sorell School Combined · Government
  • Sorell School (Midway Point Kindergarten) Preschool · Government
  • Dodges Ferry Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Tasman Hwy opp St Georges Square bus · 183 m
  • St Georges Square, Tasman Hwy bus · 188 m
  • Station Lane Park and Ride bus · 320 m
  • Sorell School, Main Rd bus · 521 m
  • Tasman Hwy opp Pembroke Park bus · 740 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 7 restaurants
  • 4 pubs and bars
  • 10 parks and reserves
  • 7 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 7 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (21.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (11.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 611 mm
  • Reference station: Hobart (Ellerslie Road), 30.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 93.6% of the 2,382 resolvable premises in Sorell. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 93.6%
  • Fixed Wireless: 6.3%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 452 across the Sorell LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 7% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 381 other offences, 96 violent offences, 23 vehicle theft.

Figures cover the whole Sorell — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Sorell?

Sorell (TAS 7172) had 3,597 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Sorell local government area.

What is the median rent in Sorell?

The median advertised rent in Sorell is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Sorell?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Sorell covering government sectors. Nearest include: Sorell School (0.4 km), Sorell School (Midway Point Kindergarten) (3.4 km), Dodges Ferry Primary School (8.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Sorell?

Sorell is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (93.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Sorell?

Across Sorell LGA, 452 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (381), violent (96), vehicle theft (23). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Sorell?

In Sorell, mean daily temperatures range from 8.4°C to 17°C and annual rainfall is 611 mm measured at the Hobart (Ellerslie Road) weather station (30.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Sorell?

7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Sorell centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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