Sorell TAS

Postcode 7172 · Sorell LGA

Sorell is a smaller suburb in Tasmania within the Sorell local government area (postcode 7172). With a population of 3,597, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $68K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are clerical & administrative, professionals, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Sorell is $668,000, having dipped slightly 2.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $511,000 (-1.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $665. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.

Sorell is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 924, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 6 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Sorell offers a gross rental yield of 5.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices are near the state median ($668K/$750K). The price-to-income ratio of 9.7x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -2.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.2% High Yield
Price vs State$668K/$750K Near Median
Affordability9.7x Moderate
Price Momentum-2.5% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$56,364
Mean Income$61,095
Earners6,462
YoY Change+6.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education2/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$668K
-2.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$511K
-1.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
3,597
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,317
Personal Income /wk$679
Mortgage /mth$1,517
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops6
Station Lane Park and Ride
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA924
Total Students792
Government1
Sorell SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 924
Data: 2024