Forcett

TAS 7173 · Sorell

1,102 (2021) → 1,163 est. (2025) · High Growth

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,102

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

Forcett is a high growth suburb in Sorell, TAS 7173, about 29km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Forcett are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 14/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Forcett has an overall score of 30/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

28.8 km

To Hobart CBD

4.9 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

1,102

Population

Median age

2.9

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Median household income (weekly)$1,797

vs NSW median-2.9%

Bachelor degree or higher18.1%

Born in Australia85.8%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse367 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (3.45%), New Zealand (0.82%), South Africa (0.54%), Scotland (0.36%), Wales (0.36%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

Within 10km0 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 954 (below the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

Dodges Ferry Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 974
Sorell SchoolCombined · Government · 9.2kmICSEA 935
Indie School - Glenorchy (Sorell Campus)Secondary · Independent · 9.2km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

5Bus

CBD commute (est.)98 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

21.8°C

Summer max

12.3°C

Winter max

570mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets

00 in suburbCafes/Rest.

00 in suburbParks

0Playgrounds

0Pools

00 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

00 in suburbGPs

00 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

0Sports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachOkines Beach (5.2 km)

Nearest hospitalRoyal Hobart Hospital (29.3 km)

Nearest vet25.6 km

Nearest airportHobart (13.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth

Annual growth rate1.36%

Projected population 20411,438

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Sorell

Wattle HillData not available0transport CarltonData not available22transport LewishamData not available29transport Dodges FerryData not available26transport Carlton RiverData not available0transport Primrose SandsData not available0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Forcett

How far is Forcett from Hobart CBD?

Forcett is about 28.8 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 98 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Forcett?

Forcett has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Forcett?

Forcett has a transport score of 14/100 and 5 bus stops.