South Australia · Suburb Profile
Sherwood SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Sherwood, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Sherwood SA is 89 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sherwood is $944 per week ($49,088 per year). Median rent in Sherwood is $120 per week ($520 per month). Sherwood has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Sherwood has a population density of 0.3 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sherwood is $550.
There were 1 recorded offences in Sherwood in 2024-25, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).
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Sherwood Population
Sherwood Median Income & Rent
Sherwood Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Sherwood Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Sherwood Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Sherwood Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Sherwood Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Sherwood Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Sherwood Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Sherwood Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Sherwood Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Sherwood Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Sherwood Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Sherwood Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Sherwood Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Sherwood Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Sherwood School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Sherwood Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Sherwood Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Sherwood How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Sherwood Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Sherwood Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Sherwood Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Sherwood Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Sherwood Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Sherwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Sherwood Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Sherwood Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Sherwood Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Sherwood Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Sherwood Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Sherwood Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Sherwood Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Sherwood Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Sherwood Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Sherwood vs State & National Average
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwood
What is the population of Sherwood SA?
The population of Sherwood SA is 89 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².
What is the median income in Sherwood?
The median personal income in Sherwood SA is $944 per week, or $49,088 per year.The median household income is $1,937 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.
How much is rent in Sherwood?
Median rent in Sherwood SA is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 6.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Sherwood?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sherwood SA is $550. 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 SA is 39 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 South Australia with a population of 89.The median income is $944/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.2% 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: 41341. All dollar figures in AUD.