Sorell Creek, Tasmania

Sorell Creek is a rural residential locality in the local government area of Derwent Valley in the South-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) east of the town of New Norfolk. The 2016 census determined a population of 89 for the state suburb of Sorell Creek.^[1]

Sorell Creek Tasmania
Sorell Creek
Coordinates	42°46′39″S 147°07′26″E
Population	89 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7140
Location	6 km (4 mi) E of New Norfolk
LGA(s)	Derwent Valley
Region	South-east
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Sorell Creek: New Norfolk Boyer Granton New Norfolk Sorell Creek Granton Lachlan Malbina, Molesworth Molesworth

History

Sorell Creek was gazetted as a locality in 1970.^[2]

Geography

The Derwent River forms the northern boundary. Sorell Creek (the watercourse) forms part of the southern boundary before flowing through to the north.^[3]

Road infrastructure

The Lyell Highway (A10) enters from the east and runs through to the west, where it exits. Route C615 (Molesworth Road) starts at an intersection with A10 and runs south until it exits.^[2][4]