Meander Valley Council
Port Sorell
Port Sorell at a glance
Median house
$718,500
Median unit
$465,000
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
2,221
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Port Sorell.
Port Sorell (7307) sits in the Meander Valley region of Tasmania. The median house here is $718,500, in line with the Tasmania median of around $650K.
Port Sorell has roughly 2,221 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Port Sorell scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Sorell's population at 2,221, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,221
Median age
52
Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $718,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Tasmania median. Units come in around $465,000, roughly 35% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $144,000. Prices are in line with the Tasmania median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$718,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $465,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$718,500
$465,000
2,221
Median age: 52
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.88% (median rent $260/wk against a $718,500 price tag). Units yield 3.08% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.88%
Based on $718,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.08%
Based on $465,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Sorell.
Local schools for Port Sorell
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Port Sorell Primary School
Andrews Creek Primary School
Latrobe High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Port Sorell.
- What is the median house price in Port Sorell?
- The median house price in Port Sorell, TAS 7307 is $718,500. The median unit price is $465,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Port Sorell postcode?
- Port Sorell is in the 7307 postcode, in TAS, in the Meander Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Port Sorell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in Port Sorell?
- There are 20 schools serving Port Sorell on this page, including Port Sorell Primary School, Andrews Creek Primary School, Geneva Christian College.
- How walkable is Port Sorell?
- Port Sorell has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Port Sorell?
- Port Sorell is close to Shearwater, Squeaking Point, Hawley Beach, Thirlstane, Bakers Beach.
- What is the population of Port Sorell?
- Port Sorell has approximately 2,221 residents. The median age is 52.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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