Sorell · Council (LGA)
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
A rapid population jump of 6.7% since 2021 defines the recent economic shift in Sorell. This growth is well above the Tasmanian average and is matched by a high volume of new building approvals. While the area is moderately advantaged, its ability to attract new residents is the standout story.
All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Sorell — lower than 57% of areas.
SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.
Sorell has a typical advantage score of 5, which is about the same as half of all similar areas. Residents have better access to money and resources than about 70% of other areas, while education and job skills are around the halfway mark.
5
Lower than 57% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the 10% most advantaged. IRSAD summarises both advantage and disadvantage, so a high score reflects relatively many high-income, well-educated households and few low-income, low-skill ones.
6
Higher than 57% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage.
7
Higher than 64% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources.
5
Lower than 57% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce.
946
Lower than 56% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a raw index score (standardised so the Australian average is about 1000). Higher scores indicate relatively greater advantage; lower scores greater disadvantage.
Annual population estimates and change since the census.
The population has climbed to 18,108 people, with a 6.7% increase since 2021. This growth rate is much higher than most areas and sits 5.2 percentage points above the Tasmanian figure.
18,108
Higher than 56% of council (lga) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
6.7%
Higher than 75% of council (lga) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Operating businesses and dwellings approved.
There are 1,106 businesses operating in the area, which is smaller than about 54% of similar places. However, building activity is strong, with 171 approved dwellings, a figure larger than about 68% of other areas.
1,106
Lower than 55% of council (lga) areas.
Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.
171
Higher than 67% of council (lga) areas.
Dwelling units approved in 2024-25 (ABS Building Approvals).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Sorell [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA64810/sorell/topic/economy-advantage
