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Sorrento VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Sorrento, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Sorrento VIC is 2,013 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sorrento is $936 per week ($48,672 per year). Median rent in Sorrento is $462 per week ($2,002 per month). Sorrento has a median age of 64 years, older than the national median of 38. Sorrento has a population density of 287.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sorrento is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sorrento is $2,167.

There were 229 recorded offences in Sorrento in 2025-25, a rate of 114 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (72 offences).

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Sorrento Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sorrento Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$936/wk

$48,672 per year

#1760 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$462/wk

$2,002 per month

#924 of 14,663

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Median Age

64years

26 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Sorrento Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (1,005) Female 50.0% (1,006)

Population Density

287.0

people per km²

2,013 people · 7.0 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$2,215

Family income/wk

Sorrento Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Sorrento Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

76.4% 536 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

23.6% 166 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Sorrento Country of Birth

Australia

91.8%

England

6.1%

Germany

0.6%

Egypt

0.4%

France

0.4%

Greece

0.4%

India

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Sorrento Religion

No Religion

39.5%

Catholic

23.7%

Anglican

17.5%

Not stated

11.4%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Christian (other)

1.4%

Eastern Orthodox

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sorrento Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

68.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

12.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Sorrento Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

42.1%

German

23.7%

French

10.5%

Mandarin

7.9%

IAL Punjabi

7.9%

Macedon

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Sorrento Employment

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Employed full-time

21.2% 338 people

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Employed part-time

21.7% 346 people

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Unemployed

1.0% 16 people

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Not in labour force

56.2% 898 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Sorrento Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

40.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.4%

Certificate III/IV

18.8%

Postgraduate Degree

10.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.8%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Sorrento Occupation

Professionals

34.6%

Managers

29.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.2%

Clerical & Administrative

8.8%

Sales Workers

7.4%

Community & Personal Service

5.5%

Labourers

2.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Sorrento Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.9%

Health

13.5%

Society & Culture

13.3%

Architecture & Building

12.1%

Engineering

9.4%

Education

7.9%

Creative Arts

4.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.0%

Agriculture & Environment

2.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.9%

Information Technology

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Sorrento Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sorrento Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.4%

$1-$149/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

1.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.4%

$650-$799/wk

5.9%

$800-$999/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.6%

$4,000+/wk

22.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sorrento Marital Status

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Married

62.0% 1,145

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Separated

2.5% 46

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Divorced

8.7% 160

🕊️

Widowed

6.9% 128

👤

Never married

19.9% 368

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sorrento Ancestry

English

34.6%

Australian

24.7%

Irish

13.2%

Scottish

10.8%

Italian

5.0%

Other

3.8%

German

3.1%

Dutch

1.4%

French

1.2%

Welsh

0.8%

Greek

0.7%

New Zealander

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sorrento School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

21.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.4%

Secondary — Catholic

14.0%

Vocational Education

12.3%

Primary — Catholic

10.5%

Pre-school

9.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.4%

Secondary — Government

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Sorrento Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.0% 145

✅

No need for assistance

96.0% 3,493

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Sorrento Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.1% 400

—

Not a volunteer

75.9% 1,259

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sorrento Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

19.3%

$300-$449/mo

2.5%

$600-$799/mo

3.4%

$800-$999/mo

5.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sorrento How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

60.5%

Did not go to work

22.4%

Walked only

6.5%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

Other

1.9%

Bicycle

1.7%

Train

1.3%

Bus

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Sorrento Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.6%

1 vehicle

36.7%

2 vehicles

43.3%

3 vehicles

13.3%

4+ vehicles

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Sorrento Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.7%

2 bedrooms

9.2%

3 bedrooms

41.0%

4 bedrooms

35.1%

5 bedrooms

10.2%

6+ bedrooms

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Sorrento Population Mobility

12.8%

moved in the last year

44.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

41.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sorrento Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,655

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sorrento Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

120

Arthritis

104

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Asthma

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Sorrento Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

5.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500+/wk

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sorrento Family Structure

Couple — no children

58.9%

Couple — children under 15

21.7%

Couple — no children under 15

12.9%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

One parent — children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sorrento Military Service

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Previously served

4.6% 76

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Never served

95.4% 1,582

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sorrento Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.4% 256

—

Did not provide

84.6% 1,403

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sorrento Children Ever Born

No children

22.7%

1 child

9.1%

2 children

34.0%

3 children

20.7%

4 children

10.3%

5+ children

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Sorrento When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Sorrento Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

34.8%

15–29 hours

16.1%

30+ hours

9.9%

Did not do domestic work

19.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Sorrento Household Size

1 person

31.9%

2 persons

49.7%

3 persons

8.8%

4 persons

6.3%

5 persons

2.1%

6+ persons

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sorrento Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,571

Moved from VIC

145

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

Moved from QLD

Moved from TAS

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Sorrento Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.4%

Step family — no other children

9.3%

Blended family — no other children

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sorrento Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 229 total

Theft

Assault

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Public Order

Justice Procedures

Robbery

Weapons

Fraud

Traffic

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Sorrento Schools

schools nearby

government

1057

avg ICSEA score

408

total students

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 128 students

1063

ICSEA

Sorrento Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 280 students

1050

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Sorrento Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,658/wk

Median Rent $462/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Sorrento

Your weekly income

≈ $7,185/month

Median rent $462/wk

Left after rent $1,196/wk

Rent share 27.9%

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Pop: 1,009 Income: $962/wk Rent: $461/wk

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Pop: 1,011 Income: $1,026/wk Rent: $375/wk

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Pop: 1,012 Income: $726/wk Rent: $285/wk

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Pop: 1,014 Income: $937/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 1,019 Income: $1,087/wk Rent: $301/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sorrento

What is the population of Sorrento VIC?

The population of Sorrento VIC is 2,013 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 287.0 people per km².Sorrento is ranked #3,022 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sorrento?

The median personal income in Sorrento VIC is $936 per week, or $48,672 per year.The median household income is $1,658 per week.Family income is $2,215 per week.Sorrento is ranked #1,760 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sorrento?

Median rent in Sorrento VIC is $462 per week ($2,002 per month).Rent represents 27.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Sorrento ranks #924 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sorrento?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sorrento VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sorrento?

The median age in Sorrento VIC is 64 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sorrento a good suburb to live in?

Sorrento is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,013.The median income is $936/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.9% 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: 22306. All dollar figures in AUD.