Moorlands vs Sherlock

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sherlock (938) sits above Moorlands (930). Moorlands skews owner-occupied (90%), Sherlock runs more rental-dense (77% owner).

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Moorlands and Sherlock side by side

MeasureMoorlandsSherlock
Renting
Owner occupied90.0%77.0%
Renter occupied–16.0%
Schools
Schools nearby134
Average ICSEA930938
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population6470
Median age4658
Climate
Annual rainfall353 mm352 mm
Mean max, January30.1°C30.4°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Sherlock edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 930).

Moorlands vs Sherlock: common questions

Does Moorlands or Sherlock have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sherlock scores 938 vs 930 in Moorlands. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.