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Sorell Council

Coordinates: 42°46′51″S 147°41′25″E / 42.7808°S 147.6904°E / -42.7808; 147.6904
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Sorell Council
Tasmania
Map
Map showing the Sorell local government area.
Coordinates42°46′51″S 147°41′25″E / 42.7808°S 147.6904°E / -42.7808; 147.6904
Population16,734 (2021)[1]
 • Density28.654/km2 (74.21/sq mi)
Established1 January 1862
Area584 km2 (225.5 sq mi)[2]
MayorJanet Gatehouse
Council seatSorell
RegionSorell and surrounds
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
WebsiteSorell Council
LGAs around Sorell Council:
Southern Midlands Glamorgan Spring Bay Glamorgan Spring Bay
Clarence Sorell Council Tasman Sea
Clarence Frederick Henry Bay Tasman
Map showing Sorell LGA in Tasmania

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.[2] The major centres of the region include Dodges Ferry, Dunalley, Primrose Sands and the principal town of Sorell.

History and attributes

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The Sorell Municipal Council was established on 1 January 1862, and the first council elected March 26 1862.[3] Sorell is classified as rural, agricultural and very large under the Australian Classification of Local Governments.[4]

Sorell was historically divided from Hobart, and relied on ferry transport until the construction of a causeway in 1872.[5]

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.[6]

Mayors

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Past mayors of Sorell Council include:

  • Carmel Torenius (1994-1999)
  • Kerry Degrassi (1999-2000)
  • Carmel Torenius (2000-2012)
  • Kerry Vincent (2012-2024)[7]
  • Janet Gatehouse (2024-present)[8]

Councillors

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The most recent election for the Sorell Council was conducted in 2022.[9] As of 2024, the council consists of the following elected members:[8]

Name Position Party affiliation
Janet Gatehouse Mayor Independent
Charles Wooley Deputy Mayor Independent
Shannon Campbell Councillor Independent
Michael Larkins Councillor Independent
Marisol Miró Quesada Le Roux Councillor Independent
Beth Nichols Councillor Independent
Melinda Reed Councillor Independent
Natham Reynolds Councillor Independent
Carmel Torenius Councillor Independent

Suburbs

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Suburb Census population 2021 Reason
Shark Point Included in Penna
Midway Point 3384
Penna 437
Sorell 3597
Forcett 1102
Lewisham 799
Dodges Ferry 2646
Carlton 1363
Primrose Sands 1209
Carlton River 347
Connellys Marsh 40
Dunalley 333
Boomey Bay 117
Marion Bay 56
Bream Creek 126
Nugent 117
Wattle Hill 176
Pawleena 112
Orielton 430
Copping 200
Kellevie 185
Total 16,776
(42) Variance
Local government total 16,734[10] Gazetted Sorell Council local government area

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2021 Census Quick Stats Glenorchy (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b "3218.0 – Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2017-18: Population Estimates by Local Government Area (ASGS 2018), 2017 to 2018". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019. Estimated resident population, 30 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Agency Details: Sorell Municipal Council". search.archives.tas.gov.au. Tasmanian Government. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  4. ^ "Local government national report 2014-2015". regional.gov.au. Australian Government. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  5. ^ "History of Sorell – Sorell Council". Sorell Council. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  6. ^ Humphries, Alexandra (4 November 2021). "Falls Festival ends Tasmanian event after 17 years, with no plans to return to Marion Bay". ABC News. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  7. ^ Wilson, Amber (6 May 2024). "Sorell Mayor Kerry Vincent likely to win Upper House seat of Prosser". The Mercury. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  8. ^ a b "2024 Local government by-elections results". Tasmanian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  9. ^ "Sorell Council Election Results". Tasmanian Electoral Commission. 31 October 2022.
  10. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics. "2021 Census QuickStats". Retrieved 1 June 2023.
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