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.
| Sorell Council Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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 Map showing the Sorell local government area. | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 42°46′51″S 147°41′25″E / 42.7808°S 147.6904°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 16,734 (2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 28.654/km2 (74.21/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1 January 1862 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 584 km2 (225.5 sq mi)[2] | ||||||||||||||
| Mayor | Janet Gatehouse | ||||||||||||||
| Council seat | Sorell | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Sorell and surrounds | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
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| Website | Sorell Council | ||||||||||||||
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History and attributes
editThe 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
editPast 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
editThe 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
edit| 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "2021 Census Quick Stats Glenorchy (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Agency Details: Sorell Municipal Council". search.archives.tas.gov.au. Tasmanian Government. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^ "Local government national report 2014-2015". regional.gov.au. Australian Government. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- ^ "History of Sorell – Sorell Council". Sorell Council. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Wilson, Amber (6 May 2024). "Sorell Mayor Kerry Vincent likely to win Upper House seat of Prosser". The Mercury. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ a b "2024 Local government by-elections results". Tasmanian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "Sorell Council Election Results". Tasmanian Electoral Commission. 31 October 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics. "2021 Census QuickStats". Retrieved 1 June 2023.