
Area Hotlist — Sorell - Dodges Ferry TAS
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Sorell - Dodges Ferry area
Area Hotlist — Sorell – Dodges Ferry
Midway Point
295 votesPerched on a narrow isthmus between Pitt Water and Orielton Lagoon, Midway Point enjoys sweeping water views, level walking tracks and Hobart Airport just six minutes away. Affordable brick houses tempt commuters, while anglers launch dinghies at dawn. Upcoming bypass upgrades promise even easier trips to Sorell’s growing retail hub.
Primrose Sands
272 votesHoliday-shack nostalgia meets new hillside builds overlooking Frederick Henry Bay. Calm coves suit paddle-boards, and coastal trails link Aurora-watch lookouts. A convenience store, busy RSL and weekly market cover essentials, while full services in Sorell sit 20 minutes away via scenic rural back-roads.
Dodges Ferry
218 votesDodges Ferry blends surf-friendly Park Beach, a busy boat ramp and cafés pouring single-origin brews beside a community garden. Evening dog walks showcase kunanyi glowing pink, and limited stock keeps competition fierce for renovated weather-boards within easy stroll of the sand.
Hobart Airport
198 votesTwelve direct mainland routes, a new on-site hotel and an expanding freight precinct make Hobart Airport the driving force behind local tourism and FIFO rosters. Fast security lines and plentiful parking keep fly-ins painless, underpinning strong short-stay demand across Midway Point and Seven Mile Beach.
Mount Wellington
107 votesKunanyi / Mount Wellington crowns every sunrise, delivering alpine snow-play, summit lookouts and world-class MTB descents within 45 minutes. Families pack thermoses for Sunday picnics above the clouds, while trail-runners squeeze in dawn loops before city commutes—an ever-present backdrop to the region’s outdoorsy lifestyle.
Frederick Henry Bay
92 votesThis sweeping bay offers gentle surf, kite-boarding sea-breezes and winter whale sightings. Waterfront land is scarce and tightly held, making homes with blue-water vistas a long-term capital-growth play for lifestyle buyers and investors alike.
Carlton River
78 votesThe Carlton River curls beside Primrose Sands delivering glassy morning paddles, sheltered fishing and acreage blocks ideal for hobby farming. Planned boat-ramp upgrades signal rising interest in this tranquil waterway only 45 minutes from Hobart.
Orielton Lagoon
68 votesRamsar-listed Orielton Lagoon shelters migratory waders and rare hooded plovers five minutes from Sorell’s supermarkets. Boardwalk hides suit twitchers, and sunset reflections delight photographers. Environmental zoning preserves the views and tranquillity prized by nearby Midway Point residents.
Tasman Peninsula
65 votesHome to Port Arthur’s UNESCO-listed ruins, towering sea-cliffs and the Three Capes Track, the Tasman Peninsula funnels visitors through Sorell for supplies and café stops, creating reliable trade for local businesses year-round.
Southern Beaches
64 votesThe catch-all term for Dodges Ferry, Carlton and Primrose Sands—Southern Beaches offers affordable surf-coast living only 35 minutes from Hobart. Remote workers flock for fibre NBN, brew-pub sunsets and dog-friendly sands.
Carlton Beach
58 votesPatrolled surf, a skate bowl and 3 km of dog-friendly sand make Carlton Beach the region’s summer playground. Grommet carnivals and sunrise yoga classes keep the foreshore buzzing while weatherboard shack rebuilds steadily lift the streetscape.
Coal River Valley
46 votesCool-climate riesling, historic stone barns and Richmond’s 1825 convict bridge anchor the Coal River Valley 20 minutes away. Cellar-door lunches and balloon flights lure day-trippers, while fertile flats tempt would-be vintners seeking boutique acreage.
Park Beach
46 votesThe region’s most reliable surf break hosts lifesaving carnivals, while a protected southern corner gives toddlers safe splash zones. Nearby cafés fuel post-wave flat-white culture that’s putting Dodges Ferry firmly on the foodie map.
Primrose Sands Beach
38 votesNorth-facing, wave-free and sunset-perfect, Primrose Sands Beach is a SUP paradise. Summer sees holiday-let occupancy hit 100 %, delivering strong yields for shack owners and keeping the local market tight.
Seven Mile Beach
26 votesEndless golden sand, a new five-star hotel and pine-forest trails make Seven Mile Beach a fly-in favourite. Limited lots backing onto the dunes ensure premium prices and solid long-term growth.
Richmond Village
24 votesGeorgian streets, Australia’s oldest stone bridge and weekend produce markets draw year-round visitors. Boutique B&Bs and antique stores thrive, offering lifestyle businesses for enterprising tree-changers.
Cambridge Park
20 votesBig-box homemaker stores, bulk-food outlets and a new medical super-clinic make Cambridge Park the retail and service hub five minutes from the terminal. A tech-industrial precinct is adding skilled jobs on Sorell’s western flank.
Dodges Ferry Primary School
19 votesModern classrooms, coastal science programs and a thriving kitchen-garden place this school high on every young family’s wish-list, pushing up demand for three-bedroom homes within a safe walk or bike ride.
Norfolk Bay
18 votesSheltered Norfolk Bay borders the Tasman Peninsula, offering glassy paddling, flathead fishing and convict-era ruins to explore by boat. Absolute waterfront titles are rare, ensuring enduring scarcity value for holiday shacks with private jetties.
Lewisham
17 votesLewisham lines the northern shore of Pitt Water with panoramic views across to Seven Mile Beach. A sheltered boat ramp, boutique gin distillery and growing café scene give this small hamlet big lifestyle appeal, while larger blocks tempt gardeners and those craving extra space.