Sorell
TAS 7172 · Sorell
3,597 (2021) → 3,863 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Sorell is a high growth suburb in Sorell, TAS 7172, about 23km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Sorell are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 25/100, and is right by the coast. Sorell has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3%), New Zealand (0.92%), India (0.78%), South Africa (0.58%), Germany (0.42%)
Top languages: Punjabi (0.61%), Afrikaans (0.5%), Nepali (0.47%), Urdu (0.44%), Bengali (0.36%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 954 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sorell SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 935
- Indie School - Glenorchy (Sorell Campus)Secondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Dodges Ferry Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.7kmICSEA 974
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Sorell
How far is Sorell from Hobart CBD?
Sorell is about 23.5 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 82 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Sorell?
Sorell has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 935 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Sorell?
Sorell has a transport score of 25/100 and 7 bus stops.