Sorrento at a glance
Median house
$1,642,500
Median unit
$343,440
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
2,013
Median age 64
The brief
What to know about Sorrento.
The postcode for Sorrento is 3943 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Sorrento is $1,642,500.
Sorrento (3943) sits in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,642,500, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Sorrento has roughly 2,013 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Sorrento 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sorrento's population at 2,013, with a median age of 64. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,013
Median age
64
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $1,642,500 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 79% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $329,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,642,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$462/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$393/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$1,642,500
$343,440
2,013
Median age: 64
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.46% (median rent $462/wk against a $1,642,500 price tag). Units yield 5.95% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.46%
Based on $1,642,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.95%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
178
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sorrento.
Local schools for Sorrento
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Government School Catchment
Sorrento Primary School
Rye Primary School
Tootgarook Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Sorrento.
- What is the median house price in Sorrento?
- The median house price in Sorrento, VIC 3943 is $1,642,500. The median unit price is $343,440.
- What is the Sorrento postcode?
- Sorrento is in the 3943 postcode, in VIC, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- Where is Sorrento?
- Sorrento is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3943. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sorrento?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $462, for units it's $393.
- What schools are in Sorrento?
- There are 15 schools serving Sorrento on this page, including Sorrento Primary School, St Joseph's School, Rye Primary School.
- How walkable is Sorrento?
- Sorrento has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Sorrento?
- Sorrento is close to Blairgowrie, Portsea, Rye, Tootgarook, St Andrews Beach.
- What is the population of Sorrento?
- The population of Sorrento is approximately 2,013 (2021 Census). The median age is 64.
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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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