Sorell, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Sorell is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 3,597. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,597 Population 6/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone

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People

Population3,597
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population3,597
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates-42.7816°, 147.5627°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (519 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sorell

Sorell is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 3,597. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Climate in Sorell

Sorell has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.8°C), the coldest is Jul (8.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 455 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.8°C / 64°F 12.6° / 23.1° 39.9
Feb 17.4°C / 63°F 12.4° / 22.5° 34.0
Mar 16°C / 61°F 11° / 21.1° 33.1
Apr 13.5°C / 56°F 8.8° / 18.2° 34.7
May 11.2°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15.6° 29.2
Jun 9°C / 48°F 4.9° / 13.2° 38.4
Jul 8.7°C / 48°F 4.4° / 13° 33.0
Aug 9.4°C / 49°F 5° / 13.8° 44.6
Sep 11°C / 52°F 6.4° / 15.7° 41.8
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.7° 39.6
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 9.7° / 19.4° 41.2
Dec 16.2°C / 61°F 11.2° / 21.3° 45.6
Sorell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area565.8 sq mi (1,465.5 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates42.7816°S, 147.5627°E
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Oct 8, 2024.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 64 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
February 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in Coldest
July 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
August 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
September 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Sorell has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 46°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Sorell

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sorell School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sorell

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Local Radio 936 Hobart AAC - AAC+ 56 kbps
Anthony Borghesi - AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Hobart - AAC+ 56 kbps

Museums in Sorell

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Army Museum of Tasmania
Gatekeeper Cottage
Grote Reber Museum
Maritime Museum of Tasmania
Mawsons Hut Replica Museum
Narryna Heritage Museum
Richmond Gaol
Rosny Barn
Tasmania Police Museum
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

Libraries in Sorell

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
LINC0.0
Rosny Library0.0
Rosny Library0.0
Sorell Library0.0
State Library of Tasmania0.0

Farmers Markets in Sorell

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Affordable Furniture
Salamanca Market
TCM Market

Restaurants in Sorell

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Indian Chilli Club
Liv Eat

Cafes in Sorell

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sorell Fruit Farm
Velvet Cafe
Wok and Roll

Gas Stations in Sorell

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #12277448174
Shell
United

Banks in Sorell

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Westpac

Shopping Malls in Sorell

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coles Plaza
Gateway Shopping Centre
Sorell Village

Gyms in Sorell

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cody Barratt Fitness Cntre
Zap Fitness
Zap Fitness

Breweries in Sorell

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Deep South Brewing Company
Deep South Brewing Company
Last Rites Brewing Company
Last Rites Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Sorell

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sorell

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hobart International AirportHBALarge Airport
Bothwell Airport-Small Airport
Bruny Island Airport-Small Airport
Cambridge Aerodrome-Small Airport
Darlington Airport-Small Airport
Glendevie Airport-Small Airport
Jericho Airport-Small Airport
Lagoon Bay Airport-Small Airport
Sandfly Airport-Small Airport
Swansea Airport-Small Airport
Triabunna Airport-Small Airport
Tunbridge Airport-Small Airport
Windrush International Airport-Small Airport
Woodbury Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sorell

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sorell Post Shop

Treatment Centers in Sorell

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bathurst Street Skin Cancer Clinic
City Doctors & Travel Clinic
Gregory Street Psychology
Psychology Centre
Sandy Bay Clinic
Sandy Bay Podiatry
Silk Laser Clinics
st.lukes Health

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sorell

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Georges Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sorell

What is the population of Sorell?

Sorell has a population of 3,597 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 565.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sorell?

Sorell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.

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