Sorell at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,597
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Sorell.
The postcode for Sorell is 7172 (TAS), part of Greater Hobart.
Sorell (7172) sits in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay region of Tasmania.
Sorell has roughly 3,597 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Sorell scores 0/100 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.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sorell's population at 3,597, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,597
Median age
41
Family households
70%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
3,597
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Sorell.
Local schools for Sorell
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Government School Catchment
Sorell School
Dodges Ferry Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Sorell.
- What is the Sorell postcode?
- Sorell is in the 7172 postcode, in TAS, in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council region.
- Where is Sorell?
- Sorell is a suburb of Hobart, in TAS 7172. It is part of the Greater Hobart area, in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sorell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Sorell?
- There are 2 schools serving Sorell on this page, including Sorell School, Dodges Ferry Primary School.
- How walkable is Sorell?
- Sorell has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Sorell?
- Sorell is close to Pawleena, Penna, Midway Point, Lewisham, Wattle Hill.
- What is the population of Sorell?
- The population of Sorell is approximately 3,597 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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