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Sorrento - Marmion has an estimated 11,214 residents, up 10.0% since the 2021 Census, with 9 projects tracked in Sorrento - Marmion.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Sorrento - Marmion Statistical Area (Lv2) sits 17 kilometres northwest of the Perth CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at around 11,214 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 1,021 people (10.0%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 10,193 people. This figure is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 11,187 as of June 2025, together with 56 validated new addresses added since the Census date.
Residents include a high share of older Australians, largely living in family households and couples without children. The area is very well educated and very affluent, and its population growth shows moderate expansion. Known for its stunning coastline, pristine sandy beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters, it is a highly sought-after coastal setting with a relaxed, community-oriented atmosphere. Parks, walking trails, sports clubs, local schools, shops and cafes add to its appeal, while the vibrant marine life of the nearby Marmion Marine Park draws snorkelers and scuba divers.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Sorrento - Marmion Statistical Area (Lv2) sits 17 kilometres northwest of the Perth CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at around 11,214 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 1,021 people (10.0%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 10,193 people. This figure is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 11,187 as of June 2025, together with 56 validated new addresses added since the Census date.
Residents include a high share of older Australians, largely living in family households and couples without children. The area is very well educated and very affluent, and its population growth shows moderate expansion. Known for its stunning coastline, pristine sandy beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters, it is a highly sought-after coastal setting with a relaxed, community-oriented atmosphere. Parks, walking trails, sports clubs, local schools, shops and cafes add to its appeal, while the vibrant marine life of the nearby Marmion Marine Park draws snorkelers and scuba divers.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 10,148 in 2001 and 11,187 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 11,214 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 15 to 24, 13.5%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $4000+, 31%.
Sorrento - Marmion ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for employment drivers and the 98th for health.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Sorrento - Marmion is $1,016 a week, up 10.7% over 12 months to Sep 2026 and 41% above Greater Perth.
41% above Greater Perth on median weekly rent
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,016 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +10.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Joondalup | $830 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Joondalup, over 12 months | +6.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Perth - North West | $760 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Perth - North West, over 12 months | +7.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Perth | $723 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Perth, over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $714 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, WA, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
AreaSearch tracks 9 projects in Sorrento - Marmion (4 under construction) and 58 more in the surrounding area.
Comprehensive foreshore improvement project including boardwalk upgrades, public facility enhancements, native vegetation restoration, and…
Harbour Rise is a long established coastal estate on the hillside overlooking Hillarys Boat Harbour, directly across from Sorrento and…
Comprehensive redevelopment of the Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club to deliver modern two-storey club facilities, purpose-built training…
Boutique collection of 73 luxury beachfront residences featuring one, two, and three-bedroom apartments plus exclusive three and…
Capacity expansion and facility improvements at Sorrento Primary School to support growing enrolments.
Harbour Sorrento is a premium coastal residential development located opposite Hillarys Boat Harbour comprising 83 luxury apartments across…
Over 55s independent living village in Sorrento providing 110 two and three bedroom villas and 59 one bedroom and bedsit units.
Comprehensive renovation and upgrade of the Sorrento Community Centre facility located at 22 Padbury Circle, featuring modernised meeting…
Landmark seven-storey coastal apartment development featuring 83 premium residences (18 one-bedroom, 35 two-bedroom, 22 three-bedroom…
Construction of a dedicated youth adventure and recreation precinct at Percy Doyle Reserve.
A landmark mixed-use development at the gateway to Hillarys Boat Harbour.
Regents Garden Padbury is a luxury residential aged care resort community developed by Regents Garden Group at 50 Gibson Avenue in Padbury.
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Estimated completion year of the 46 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 1, 2026 18, 2027 15, 2028 6, 2029 2, 2030 3, 2031 0, 2032 1. 3 have no completion year.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS building approvals | 4.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 43 | ABS building approvals | 54th percentile nationally |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 include: Ora Sorrento (Construction); Harbour Rise (Construction); Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club Redevelopment (Construction); Seacrest Village Redevelopment (Under Assessment); and Sorrento Primary School Capacity Expansion (Planning). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Residential Development, and Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 39th percentile.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Sorrento - Marmion among the top 24% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 area has seen 124 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Sorrento - Marmion SA2's current population of 11,214 has been supported by 43 approvals on average over recent years.
The Sorrento - Marmion SA2 has seen 4.1 approval per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.4 approvals in Greater Perth. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 251 people in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2, compared to one for every 118 in Greater Perth.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Sorrento - Marmion SA2's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 43, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 has grown by approximately 734 people, while 217 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 3.4 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Sorrento - Marmion has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,214 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +10.0% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,440 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 77th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 10,193 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,021 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 4.60 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 was estimated to be approximately 11,214 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 11,187 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The sorrento - marmion sa2 has added approximately 1,021 people and shown a 10.02% increase from the 10,193 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 is estimated at 2,438 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.9% per annum.
Population growth in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (73.6%), Interstate migration (15.7%), Natural increase (10.7%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 73.6% of overall population gains.
Sorrento - Marmion hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 84th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 15.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 21.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 44.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 47 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 3.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 12.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 13.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 7.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 11.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 13.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 13.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 13.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 9.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 at 46 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 47 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 46 years as at August 2026, Sorrento - Marmion is 9 years older than the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and 8 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 compared to the Greater Perth region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 13.0% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 compared to the Greater Perth region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 7.5% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Perth. The most over-represented age groups are 75-84 year-olds (9.8% vs 5.5%) and 85+ year-olds (3.2% vs 2.0%). The most under-represented age groups are 25-34 year-olds (7.5% vs 15.8%) and 0-4 year-olds (3.3% vs 5.5%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 15.7% of the population in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 26.1% of the population in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 88% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $70,458 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 85th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $108,379 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,463 | 2021 Census, weekly | 90th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $981 | 2021 Census, weekly | 77th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 43.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $3,045 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 18.3% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 is approximately $75,418. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $70,458.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 is approximately $116,009. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $108,379.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 is approximately $75,418 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $70,458 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 is approximately $116,009 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $108,379 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Sorrento - Marmion SA2's households (~31.0% / 1,111 households) is the $4000+ cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 is the $4000+ group, representing about 31.0% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 is $2,463/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 is $3,045/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 is $981/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $70,458 with the average level standing at $108,379. This is among the top percentile nationally and compares to levels of $64,047 and $84,609 across Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $75,418 (median) and $116,009 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 is $9,426 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The sorrento - marmion sa2's disposable income is $9,426 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Sorrento - Marmion performing better than 98% of local markets assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 67.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 6,327 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 8,856 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 6,388 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 has approximately 6,327 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 1.0%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 stands at 1.0%, which is 3.3 percentage points below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (12.9% of employment), education & training (12.3%), and professional & technical (11.3%). Other significant employers include construction and retail trade.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 is 67.5%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Perth.
The sorrento - marmion sa2 shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 11.3% of the local workforce compared to 8.2% across Greater Perth. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The sorrento - marmion sa2's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
Sorrento - Marmion shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 26.7% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 7.7% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 38.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 18.5% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 4.0% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.5% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 30.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 28.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 5.8% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.0% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.2% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
38.4% of people aged 15 and over in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
30.6% of people aged 15 and over in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The sorrento - marmion sa2 ranks in the 89th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (26.7%), Certificate (18.5%), Advanced Diploma (12.5%).
28.8% of the population in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.0% in primary school, 9.2% in secondary school, 5.8% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 is 1112, indicating above-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 3 schools within the Sorrento - Marmion SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 2,291 students.
The sorrento - marmion sa2 includes 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
Sorrento - Marmion features high concentrations of family households and couples without children but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.7 people | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 17.9% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 40.7% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 32.7% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 6.9% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.0% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,584 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 3,943 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 81.0% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 had 3,584 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 10.0% to an estimated 3,943 households today.
The average household size in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 is 2.7 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 81.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (17.9%), group households (1.0%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,903 family households, couples with children account for 40.7% of all households, couples without children at home 32.7%, and single parent families 6.9%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 81.0% (versus 71.5% in Greater Perth). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 17.9% compared to 24.9% in Greater Perth. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 have an average of 1.8 children, slightly above the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 62.0% of the adult population are currently married, while 25.4% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 17.9% of all households in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2, notably lower than the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.0% of households, below the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
In terms of cultural diversity, Sorrento - Marmion records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 28.1% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 8.5% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 91.5% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 92.2% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 71.9% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.4% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
Sorrento - Marmion was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 8.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 28.1% born overseas.
The main religion in Sorrento - Marmion was found to be Christianity, which makes up 56.4% of people in Sorrento - Marmion. This compares to 45.0% across Greater Perth.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Sorrento - Marmion are English, comprising 31.3% of the population, Australian, comprising 25.0% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South African is notably overrepresented at 1.5% of Sorrento - Marmion (vs 1.0% across Greater Perth), Welsh at 0.9% (vs 0.7%) and Polish at 1.1% (vs 0.7%).
28.1% of the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
8.5% of the population in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
0.4% of the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
92.2% of the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Sorrento - Marmion is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 11.1% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 49.7% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 81.3% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,600 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 90th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 39.1% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 14.0% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $480 | 2021 Census, weekly | 86th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 19.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 38th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 24.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 53rd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
In the Sorrento - Marmion SA2, 49.7% of homes are owned outright, 39.1% are owned with a mortgage, and 11.1% are rented.
According to the latest data, 81.3% of dwellings in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 are houses.
In the Sorrento - Marmion SA2, 4.7% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 14.0% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 stands at 49.7%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 is $2,600, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 is $1,247, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Sorrento - Marmion SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 24.4% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 19.5% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 24.4% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 19.5% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 consists of 81.3% detached houses, 14.0% semi-detached dwellings, 4.7% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Sorrento - Marmion consumes approximately 11.7% of median household income ($10,665 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Sorrento - Marmion show attached dwellings contributing 65% of approvals compared to 19% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 35% of applications versus 81% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Sorrento - Marmion's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 71.9% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 93rd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 71.9% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.1% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 80.9% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.3% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
Around 71.9% of people in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the Sorrento - Marmion SA2, 3.1% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
6.6% of people in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.1% of the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.9% of people in the Sorrento - Marmion SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Sorrento - Marmion SA2, 71.9% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 48 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 48th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 56 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 47th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 717 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 29th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 200 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 4 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.9 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 14.3% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 56 public transport stops within the Sorrento - Marmion SA2.
The Sorrento - Marmion SA2 has 717 weekly trips across 4 routes, averaging 102 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 184 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 572 m away and the nearest pharmacy 643 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 56 stops nearby, 717 weekly trips, access rating 48 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 27 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 27th percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 572 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 587 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 643 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 716 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest child care | 724 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 953 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 3.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 5.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 7.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Sorrento - Marmion among the top 24% of areas assessed nationwide.
Sorrento - Marmion has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39th percentile nationally.
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Median rent in Sorrento - Marmion is $1,016 a week, +10.7% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
Sorrento - Marmion has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
Sorrento - Marmion hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 88% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Sorrento - Marmion performing better than 98% of local markets assessed across Australia.
Sorrento - Marmion shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Sorrento - Marmion features high concentrations of family households and couples without children but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
In terms of cultural diversity, Sorrento - Marmion records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Sorrento - Marmion is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Sorrento - Marmion's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Sorrento - Marmion has an estimated 11,214 residents, up 10.0% since the 2021 Census, with 9 projects tracked in Sorrento - Marmion.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Sorrento - Marmion.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Sep 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
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Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (505011082). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Sep 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Sorrento - Marmion from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Sorrento - Marmion with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
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