South Australia · Suburb Profile
Sherlock SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Sherlock, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Sherlock SA is 70 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sherlock is $695 per week ($36,140 per year). Median rent in Sherlock is $100 per week ($433 per month). Sherlock has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Sherlock has a population density of 0.2 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sherlock is $433.
There were 1 recorded offences in Sherlock in 2024-25, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).
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Sherlock Population
Sherlock Median Income & Rent
Sherlock Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Sherlock Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Sherlock Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Sherlock Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Sherlock Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Sherlock Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Sherlock Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Sherlock Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Sherlock Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Sherlock Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Sherlock Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Sherlock Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Sherlock Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Sherlock Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Sherlock School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Sherlock Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Sherlock Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Sherlock Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Sherlock How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Sherlock Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Sherlock Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Sherlock Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Sherlock Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Sherlock Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Sherlock Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Sherlock Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Sherlock Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Sherlock Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Sherlock When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Sherlock Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Sherlock Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Sherlock Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Sherlock Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Sherlock Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sherlock
What is the population of Sherlock SA?
The population of Sherlock SA is 70 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².
What is the median income in Sherlock?
The median personal income in Sherlock SA is $695 per week, or $36,140 per year.The median household income is $1,208 per week.Family income is $1,474 per week.
How much is rent in Sherlock?
Median rent in Sherlock SA is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 8.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Sherlock?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sherlock SA is $433. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Sherlock?
The median age in Sherlock SA is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Sherlock a good suburb to live in?
Sherlock is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 70.The median income is $695/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41340. All dollar figures in AUD.