Sherwood NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Sherwood, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Sherwood NSW is 36 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sherwood is $420 per week ($21,840 per year). Median rent in Sherwood is $200 per week ($867 per month). Sherwood has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Sherwood has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sherwood is $1,717.

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Sherwood Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sherwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$420/wk
$21,840 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,717/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Sherwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (19) Female 51.3% (20)

Population Density

1.5
people per km²
36 people · 24.4 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Sherwood Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
30-34
40-44
55-59
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Sherwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.5% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.5% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Sherwood Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Sherwood Religion

No Religion
60.6%
Othr Christian
21.2%
Anglican
9.1%
Christian (other)
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sherwood Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 12 or equivalent
29.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
22.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Sherwood Employment

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Employed full-time
18.2% 8 people
Employed part-time
25.0% 11 people
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Not in labour force
56.8% 25 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Sherwood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Sherwood Occupation

Community & Personal Service
50.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Sherwood Field of Study

Society & Culture
57.1%
Management & Commerce
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Sherwood Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sherwood Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
20.0%
$650-$799/wk
40.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sherwood Marital Status

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Married
42.1% 16
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Separated
15.8% 6
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Divorced
23.7% 9
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Never married
18.4% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sherwood Ancestry

Australian
54.0%
English
26.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
8.0%
Irish
6.0%
Scottish
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sherwood School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Sherwood Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Sherwood Volunteering

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Volunteer
13.8% 4
Not a volunteer
86.2% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sherwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Sherwood Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
41.7%
3 vehicles
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Sherwood Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
25.0%
2 bedrooms
25.0%
3 bedrooms
25.0%
4 bedrooms
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Sherwood Population Mobility

10.8%
moved in the last year
31.4%
moved in the last 5 years
37.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sherwood Indigenous Population

14.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
46
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sherwood Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Sherwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
25.0%
$150-$299/wk
31.3%
$400-$499/wk
18.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sherwood Family Structure

Couple — no children
44.8%
Couple — children under 15
44.8%
One parent — no children under 15
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sherwood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 4
Did not provide
87.5% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sherwood When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Sherwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.3%
5–14 hours
23.7%
15–29 hours
7.9%
30+ hours
18.4%
Did not do domestic work
23.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Sherwood Household Size

1 person
53.3%
2 persons
46.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sherwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address
33
Moved from QLD
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Sherwood Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $749/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Sherwood

≈ $3,246/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $549/wk
Rent share 26.7%

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Sherwood vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwood

What is the population of Sherwood NSW?

The population of Sherwood NSW is 36 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Sherwood?

The median personal income in Sherwood NSW is $420 per week, or $21,840 per year.The median household income is $749 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Sherwood?

Median rent in Sherwood NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 26.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Sherwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sherwood NSW is $1,717. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sherwood?

The median age in Sherwood NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sherwood a good suburb to live in?

Sherwood is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 36.The median income is $420/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.7% 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: 13553. All dollar figures in AUD.