Tasmania location profile
Sorell TAS 7172
Sorell is a fast-growing commuter town and service hub for Tasmania’s southeast, offering comprehensive day-to-day amenities and easy access to beaches and the Tasman Peninsula. Its semi-rural coastal setting and mix of new estates and established homes appeal to families and retirees seeking value near Hobart.
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Why families consider Sorell
Family-friendly and community-oriented with a mix of young families, tradespeople and retirees; many residents commute to Hobart. Housing ranges from newer subdivisions to older cottages, with a practical, down-to-earth lifestyle and active local sports clubs.
Amenities & services
- Sorell Plaza shopping centre (supermarkets and specialty stores)
- Woolworths Sorell and surrounding retail
- Bunnings Warehouse Sorell
- GP clinics, dental and pharmacies (e.g., Sorell Medical Centre)
- Cafes, bakeries and pubs (e.g., Pembroke Hotel)
- Sorell Library, Cole Street, Sorell
Transport & connectivity
- No passenger train services
- Regional bus routes to Hobart, Dodges Ferry and Tasman Peninsula (e.g., Tassielink/Redline coaches)
- Major roads: Tasman Highway (A3) and Arthur Highway (A9) via the Sorell Causeway
- Approx. 15–20 minutes’ drive to Hobart Airport
Lifestyle & recreation
- Pembroke Park sports precinct (football, soccer, cricket)
- Skate park and playgrounds
- Community events at Sorell Memorial Hall
- Access to beaches, boating and fishing around Pitt Water and Dodges Ferry
- Pembroke Park
- Orielton Lagoon Conservation Area (Pitt Water–Orielton Lagoon Ramsar site)
- Sorell Rivulet walking tracks
Education context
Multiple long day care, kindergarten and OSHC options in and around Sorell; infant places can have waitlists, with better availability for preschool-age care.
- University of Tasmania – Sandy Bay campus (approx. 30–35 minutes by car)
- UTAS Hobart city campuses (CBD: The Hedberg, Menzies Institute, Business School)