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Sorell
5 km²
Walking to a park, a doctor, or the shops is easy for most people in Sorell, where the vast majority of homes are within a short stroll of daily essentials. This community has grown rapidly, adding about 1,731 people since 2016 to reach a population of 3,180. It is a place of contrasts, where a rising number of children now live alongside a large population of seniors. The area feels like a suburban hub, dominated by detached houses and a very walkable layout.
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The typical resident is 40, making the area a little younger than the state average. While children under 15 have risen to 18.0% since 2016, seniors aged 65 and over still make up a large 25.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, with English and Australian being the most common ancestries. The proportion of people born overseas has fallen to 11.3%, which is far below the national average.
English is the main language for 88.8% of the community. However, the share of people using another language at home rose to 6.4% since 2016, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas.
A little less than half of residents (47.3%) report having no religion, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen by 16 points since 2016.
Educational attainment is lower than the state and national averages, with 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 compared to 2016.
Typical weekly household income is $1,284, which is about the same as the Tasmanian figure. Low earners are common, as 45.8% of people earn under $650 a week.
Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 38.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities make up 10.1% of the population, well above the national average.
Caring for children is very common, with 29.7% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. Conversely, the share of volunteers has fallen 12 points since 2016 to 12.9%.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 20.1% of households. About 30.6% of people live alone, though this is down from 40% in 2016.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (96.7%). Rents are quite high at a typical $350 per week, which is a little above the state average.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 70.1% of workers driving to work. Very few people work from home (5.1%), which is far below the national average.
Sorell is a high-turnover area, with 46.3% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the state and national averages.
The local workforce is mainly employed in health care, retail, and construction. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about the same as the national figure.
The area is very walkable, with 87.1% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. This is far above the state average, as most residents can easily walk to health services, groceries, and parks.