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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sherwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$944/wk
$49,088 per year
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Median Rent
$120/wk
$520 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$550/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Sherwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.4% (53) Female 43.6% (41)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
89 people · 291.8 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Sherwood Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sherwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
23.1% 3 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
76.9% 10 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
44.4%
Not stated
17.8%
Uniting Church
13.3%
Catholic
12.2%
Christian (other)
5.6%
Lutheran
3.3%
Anglican
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sherwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.7%

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

Sherwood Employment

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Employed full-time
68.3% 41 people
Employed part-time
18.3% 11 people
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Not in labour force
13.3% 8 people

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

Sherwood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
55.2%
Bachelor Degree
44.8%

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

Sherwood Occupation

Managers
35.1%
Community & Personal Service
24.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
13.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.8%
Professionals
8.1%
Labourers
8.1%

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

Sherwood Field of Study

Engineering
34.5%
Management & Commerce
17.2%
Agriculture & Environment
13.8%
Society & Culture
13.8%
Architecture & Building
10.3%
Education
10.3%

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

$800-$999/wk
15.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
25.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sherwood Marital Status

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Married
49.3% 33
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Divorced
6.0% 4
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Never married
44.8% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sherwood Ancestry

English
37.9%
Australian
29.3%
Scottish
14.7%
German
11.2%
Irish
4.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sherwood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
78.6%
Secondary — Government
21.4%

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

Sherwood Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 163

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

Sherwood Volunteering

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Volunteer
38.6% 22
Not a volunteer
61.4% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sherwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.6%
Did not go to work
10.5%
Walked only
7.9%

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

Sherwood Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.2%
2 vehicles
39.4%
3 vehicles
21.2%
4+ vehicles
24.2%

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

Sherwood Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
8.8%
3 bedrooms
41.2%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Sherwood Population Mobility

12.5%
moved in the last year
45.0%
moved in the last 5 years
80.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sherwood Indigenous Population

1.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
153
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sherwood Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
6
Mental health
6
Diabetes
4

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

Sherwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$400-$499/wk
10.2%
$650-$799/wk
22.0%
$800-$999/wk
20.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sherwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
56.7%
Couple — no children
30.0%
Couple — no children under 15
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sherwood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
4.8% 3
Did not provide
95.2% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sherwood Children Ever Born

No children
36.4%
2 children
36.4%
3 children
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Sherwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
46.4%
5–14 hours
33.9%
15–29 hours
5.4%
Did not do domestic work
14.3%

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

Sherwood Household Size

1 person
28.1%
2 persons
43.8%
3 persons
9.4%
4 persons
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sherwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address
70
Moved — same area (SA2)
6
Moved from SA
4

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

Sherwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sherwood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Sherwood Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,937/wk
Median Rent $120/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Sherwood

≈ $8,394/month
Median rent $120/wk
Left after rent $1,817/wk
Rent share 6.2%

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.