Tasmania · Suburb Profile
Port Sorell TAS — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Port Sorell, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Port Sorell TAS is 2,221 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Sorell is $666 per week ($34,632 per year). Median rent in Port Sorell is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Port Sorell has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Sorell has a population density of 222.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Port Sorell is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Sorell is $1,356.
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Port Sorell Population
Port Sorell Median Income & Rent
Port Sorell Demographics
Gender Split
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Port Sorell Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Sorell Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Sorell Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Port Sorell Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Port Sorell Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Port Sorell Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Port Sorell Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Port Sorell Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Port Sorell Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Port Sorell Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Port Sorell Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Port Sorell Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Port Sorell Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Port Sorell Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Port Sorell School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Port Sorell Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Port Sorell Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Port Sorell Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Port Sorell How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Port Sorell Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Port Sorell Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Port Sorell Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Port Sorell Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Port Sorell Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Port Sorell Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Port Sorell Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Port Sorell Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Port Sorell Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Port Sorell Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Port Sorell When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Port Sorell Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Port Sorell Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Port Sorell Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Port Sorell Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Port Sorell Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Sorell
What is the population of Port Sorell TAS?
The population of Port Sorell TAS is 2,221 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 222.6 people per km².Port Sorell is ranked #2,877 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Port Sorell?
The median personal income in Port Sorell TAS is $666 per week, or $34,632 per year.The median household income is $1,300 per week.Family income is $1,536 per week.Port Sorell is ranked #6,058 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Port Sorell?
Median rent in Port Sorell TAS is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Port Sorell ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Port Sorell?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Sorell TAS is $1,356. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Port Sorell?
The median age in Port Sorell TAS is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Port Sorell a good suburb to live in?
Port Sorell is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 2,221.The median income is $666/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60516. All dollar figures in AUD.