Sorell Council is a local government body in Tasmania, situated in the south-east of the state. The Sorell local government area is classified as rural and has a population of 15,218. The major centres of the region include Dodges Ferry, Dunalley, Primrose Sands and the principal town of Sorell.
History and attributes The Sorell Municipal Council was established on 1 January 1862, and the first council elected March 26 1862. Sorell is classified as rural, agricultural and very large under the Australian Classification of Local Governments.
Sorell was historically divided from Hobart, and relied on ferry transport until the construction of a causeway in 1872.
Marion Bay, on the council's east coast, was home to the Tasmanian Falls Festival, an annual music and arts festival held every New Year's Eve for 17 years between 2003 - 2019. Due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival did not continue beyond its 17th year.
Mayors Past mayors of Sorell Council include: Carmel Torenius (1994-1999) Kerry Degrassi (1999-2000) Carmel Torenius (2000-2012) Kerry Vincent (2012-2024) Janet Gatehouse (2024-present)
Councillors
The most recent election for the Sorell Council was conducted in 2022. As of 2024, the council consists of the following elected members: NamePositionParty affiliationJanet Gatehouse Mayor Independent Charles WooleyDeputy MayorIndependentShannon CampbellCouncillorIndependentMichael LarkinsCouncillorIndependentMarisol Miró Quesada Le RouxCouncillorIndependentBeth NicholsCouncillorIndependentMelinda ReedCouncillorIndependentNatham ReynoldsCouncillorIndependentCarmel ToreniusCouncillorIndependent
Suburbs SuburbCensus population 2021ReasonShark Point Included in PennaMidway Point3384Penna437Sorell3597Forcett1102Lewisham799Dodges Ferry2646Carlton1363Primrose Sands1209Carlton River347Connellys Marsh40Dunalley333Boomer Bay117Marion Bay56Bream Creek126Nugent117Wattle Hill176Pawleena112Orielton430Copping200Kellevie185Total16,776(42)Variance Local government total16,734Gazetted Sorell Council local government area
See also List of local government areas of Tasmania
References
External links Sorell Council official website Local Government Association Tasmania Tasmanian Electoral Commission - local government