Average rent in Port Sorell, TAS2026

Port Sorell is part of the Latrobe (Tas.) council area and sits 198km out from the Hobart CBD, with around 6,472 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $280/week, which is below the Tasmania median of $293/week. About 19% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$280/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,472

ABS 2021

Median age
52
Distance to Hobart
198 km
Households renting
19%
Separate houses
93%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
11%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Latrobe (Tas.)

Renting in Port Sorell

Port Sorell runs roughly with the Tasmania state median — renters typically pay $280/week, close to the $293/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (78% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 19% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (93%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 52 and a population around 6,472. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 11% of residents were born overseas. Port Sorell is 198km from Hobart, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Port Sorell?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Port Sorell, TAS was $280. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Port Sorell rent compare to Tasmania?+
The Tasmania state median weekly rent was $293 at the 2021 Census, while Port Sorell came in at $280 — 4% below. Port Sorell sits 198km from Hobart, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 93% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Port Sorell have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Port Sorell's $280/week (ABS 2021) include Quoiba - Spreyton, Turners Beach - Forth, Hadspen - Carrick. Invermay, Mowbray, New Norfolk sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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