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Sorrento, Australia

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Sorrento is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 7,148. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,148 Population 5,142/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$32,820 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$32,820 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$270,400 home value, $1,352/mo rent

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About Sorrento

Sorrento

Sorrento is a northern coastal suburb of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia in the local government area of the City of Joondalup. At its northwestern corner is the Hillarys Boat Harbour, built in the late 1980s.

People

Population7,148
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density5,142/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,820
Per Capita$32,820
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

C
Home Value$270,400
Rent$1,352
Ownership88.7%
Housing Units2,859

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population7,148
Population Density5,142 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates-31.8253°, 115.7525°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,820
Median Age47.0 years

About Sorrento

Sorrento is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 7,148. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Sorrento has a population of 7,148 with a density of 5,142 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,148
Total Population
5,142
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sorrento vs Australia Average

The median household income in Sorrento is $32,820, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,820 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $631, 56% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 679 business establishments.

Income: Sorrento vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$32,820
56% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$32,820
Avg Weekly Wage$631

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)679

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sorrento is $270,400, 4% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,352 (16% above the national average of $1,163). 88.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,859 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$270,400
4% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,352
16% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.7%
Owner-Occupied88.7%
Renter-Occupied11.3%
Housing Units2,859

Property Tax

Climate in Sorrento

Sorrento has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (25°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 694 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 17.6° / 32.3° 15.7
Feb 25°C / 77°F 17.8° / 32.3° 16.5
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 16.3° / 30.1° 17.8
Apr 20°C / 68°F 13.5° / 26.4° 30.2
May 16.5°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.4° 81.0
Jun 14.2°C / 58°F 9° / 19.5° 123.0
Jul 13.4°C / 56°F 8.2° / 18.5° 137.8
Aug 13.7°C / 57°F 8.3° / 19.1° 121.5
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 9.1° / 20.5° 78.7
Oct 17.2°C / 63°F 10.8° / 23.7° 33.5
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 13.4° / 27° 28.9
Dec 23°C / 73°F 15.7° / 30.2° 9.4
Sorrento enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density5,142/sq mi
Coordinates-31.8253°N, 115.7525°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.98"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.0 on Jun 2, 2005.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 119 km
Dec 20, 1996 61 km N of Toodyay, Australia M4.5 121 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 127 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 135 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 125 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 131 km
Apr 23, 1992 68 km NNE of Toodyay, Australia M3.3 135 km
Jun 2, 2005 52 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.0 142 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 29 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 105 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 129 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 140 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 138 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 92 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 139 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Seroja Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in
February 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.6 in
July 53°F (12°C) 6.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest

Sorrento has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and December the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Sorrento

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hillarys Primary School - - - -
Sorrento Primary School - - - -
Sacred Heart College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sorrento

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
ABC Radio Perth - AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
96fm - AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Sorrento

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aviation Heritage Museum
Buckland Hill WW2 Tunnels Command Post and Tour Startpoint
Engine Museum
Ferry Tram B15
Ferry Tram B15
Fremantle Hospital Museum
Freshwater Bay Museum
Freshwater Bay Museum
Gallop House
Gallop House
Millers' Bakehouse Museum
Motor Museum of Western Australia
Museum of Natural History
Museum of Perth
Museum of Perth
Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre
Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre
Pilots Boatshed
Railway Museum
Railway Museum
Revolutions
Salt Store
Scitech
Scitech
South Perth Historical Society
South Perth Historical Society
Subiaco Museum
Subiaco Museum
Tractor Musem
Wadjemup Museum
Western Australian Maritime Museum
Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip
Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip
Western Australian Museum Shipwrecks
Wilkinson Homestead Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Woodloes Museum

Libraries in Sorrento

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
105 TL Robertson Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
AH Bracks Library + Creative Space0.0
Altone Park Public Library0.0
Ballajura Libary0.0
Bassendean Memorial Library0.0
Bayswater Library0.0
Bayswater Library0.0
Bull Creek Library0.0
Cambridge Library0.0
Cambridge Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
City of Perth Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Claremont Library0.0
Claremont Library0.0
Clarkson Library0.0
Dianella Library0.0
Duncraig Library0.0
Duncraig SHS Library0.0
Edith Cowan University Library Mount Lawley (Building 8)0.0
Elizabeth Myles Library0.0
Ellenbrook Public Library0.0
FamilyHistoryWA0.0
FamilyHistoryWA0.0
Forrest Library0.0
Forrest Library0.0
Fremantle Library0.0
Girrawheen Library0.0
Guildford Public Library0.0
Inglewood Library0.0
Joondalup Library0.0
Karrinyup Public Library0.0
Learning Centre / PROPEL0.0
Manning Library0.0
Manning Library0.0
Maylands Public Library0.0
Maylands Public Library0.0
Mills Park Library0.0
Mirrabooka Library0.0
Mirrabooka Library0.0
Morley Public Library0.0
Morley Public Library0.0
Mount Claremont Library0.0
Mount Claremont Library0.0
Murdoch TAFE Library0.0
Nedlands Library0.0
Nedlands Library0.0
Notre Dame Law Library0.0
Osborne Park Library0.0
Osborne Park Library0.0
Reid Library0.0
Richmond Primary School Library0.0
Riverton Library0.0
Roy and Amy Galvin Medical Library0.0
Ruth Faulkner Library0.0
Scarborough Library0.0
School library0.0
St Teresa's Library0.0
State Library of Western Australia0.0
State Library of Western Australia0.0
Subiaco Library0.0
The Grove Library0.0
The Little Library0.0
Thornlie Library0.0
Tiny Library0.0
Vincent Library0.0
Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre0.0
Whitford's Library0.0
Willagee Library0.0
Willetton Library0.0
Woodvale public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sorrento

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Canning Vale Sunday Markets
E Shed Markets
Farmer's Market on Manning
Food Hall
Fremantle Markets
Freo Farmers' Market
Gosnells Railway Markets
Malaga Markets
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Morley Markets
Scarborough Sunset Markets
Subi Farmers Market
Subi Farmers Market

Hotels in Sorrento

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hillarys Harbour Resort Apartments
Sorrento Beach Resort

Restaurants in Sorrento

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

3-Sheets Restaurant
California Pizza Kitchen
Hurricanes Grill
Ishka
Mia Cucina
Nino's Fish Bar & Cafe
The Harbour Terrace
Top Catch Fish and Chips
Toscanini’s Restaurant
Zenos Cafe

Cafes in Sorrento

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alleycats Espresso
Boost Juice
Dôme
Gloria Jean's
Purple Goat Cafe
The Sorrento Beach Shack

Monuments in Sorrento

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dolphin Monument
William Marmion Monument

Veterinaries in Sorrento

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sorrento Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Sorrento

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP

Breweries in Sorrento

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bailey Brewing co.
Bright Tank Brewery
Bright Tank Brewery
Calamity's Rod
Homestead Brewery
Matilda Bay Brewery Building
Matilda Bay Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Sorrento

TeamLeagueDivision
Belmont Park Racecourse
Gloucester Park
HBF Park
Perth Stadium
RAC Arena
WACA Ground
Western Australian Athletics Stadium

Airports Near Sorrento

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base Pearce-Medium Airport
Beermullah Airstrip-Small Airport
Bindoon Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Chittering Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenside Airstrip-Small Airport
HMAS Stirling Military Airport-Small Airport
Langley Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Murray Field-Small Airport
RAAF Gingin-Small Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Sorrento

50 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Akasha Wellness Clinic
Australian Clinicallabs
Be Mindful Nutrition
Bentley Child Health Centre
boss
Bramis
Cancer Council Shop
Cannington Medical Centre
Capacity Health
Carlisle Medical Centre
Craig Boulton Podiatry
Derbal Yerrigan Health Service
Enhance Psychology WA
Fitzgerald Medical Practice
Floreat Medical
Genisis Care
Heart Foundation
Hollywood Clinic
Hollywood Ramsay Clinic
Hollywood Ramsay Clinic - Fenwick Day Unit
Hollywood Specialist Centre
Horizons physiotherapy
Intensive Care Unit
Leeming Medical Centre
Maternity Clinic King Edward
National 360
Northbridge Medical Centre
Ocean Village Medical Centre
Our Place
Perth Eye Hospital
Perth Laser Vision
Perth Radiological Clinic
Perth Radiological Clinic
Perth Radiological Clinic
Rejuva Cosmetic Clinic
Reynolds Rd Medical Centre
Scalp Micropigmentation WA
Sexual Health Quarters
SILK Laser Clinics Garden City
SILK Laser Clinics Innaloo
Sleep WA
Southern Clinic
Specialist Sportscare W.A.
St John Urgent Care
State Major Trauma Unit
The Walk-in GP
Up! Chiropractic
Wembley Family Medical Practice
Wembley Medical Centre
Youth Lab Claremont

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 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 Sorrento

What is the population of Sorrento?

Sorrento has a population of 7,148 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5,142 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sorrento expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,820, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $270,400 (4% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,352 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sorrento?

Sorrento enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

How is the job market in Sorrento?

Sorrento has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $631. There are 679 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sorrento?

The median home value in Sorrento is $270,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,352. The homeownership rate is 88.7%.

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