Sorell Creek
TAS 7140 • Tasmania
About Sorell Creek
Sorell Creek is a small rural locality in the Derwent Valley local government area of southern Tasmania, situated approximately 6 kilometres east of the historic town of New Norfolk. With a population of around 95 residents spread across roughly 7.8 square kilometres, it is a quiet semi-rural community where the Derwent River forms the northern boundary and Sorell Creek (the watercourse) winds through the landscape. The locality was officially gazetted in 1970 and retains the peaceful character of Tasmania's settled rural hinterland.
Life in Sorell Creek revolves around the natural environment, with residents enjoying proximity to the Derwent River for fishing and recreation, and easy access to New Norfolk's shops, services, and the historic St Matthew's Church. The nearby Derwent Valley provides a backdrop of rolling farmland and forested hills typical of this part of Tasmania. Residents tend to be owner-occupiers seeking a rural lifestyle while remaining within commuting distance of Hobart, which is roughly 40 kilometres to the south-east.
Sorell Creek falls under postcode 7140 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (Prosser) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular metro service — New Norfolk (6 km) Car only
Commute to Hobart CBD
🛣️ Car is the primary mode of transport. New Norfolk is the nearest service centre at 6 km.
Almost all errands require a car. Rural locality with minimal footpaths and no local shops.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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620 Main Road
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36 Kallista Road
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540 Molesworth Road
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211 Back River Road
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101 Blair Street
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8 Pioneer Avenue
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89 Montagu Street
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Lyell Highway
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1619 Gordon River Road