Sherlock at a glance
Population
17.7k
Median age 78
The brief
What to know about Sherlock.
The postcode for Sherlock is 6714 (WA).
Sherlock (6714) sits in the Karratha region of Western Australia.
Sherlock has roughly 17,657 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sherlock's population at 17,657, with a median age of 78. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
17,657
Median age
78
Family households
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Lone person
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Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$272/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
17,657
Median age: 78
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Place
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Frequently asked
About Sherlock.
- What is the Sherlock postcode?
- Sherlock is in the 6714 postcode, in WA, in the Karratha region.
- Where is Sherlock?
- Sherlock is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6714, in the Karratha region.
- What is the average rent in Sherlock?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $272.
- What suburbs are near Sherlock?
- Sherlock is close to Whim Creek, Balla Balla, Mundabullangana, Roebourne, Cossack.
- What is the population of Sherlock?
- The population of Sherlock is approximately 17,657 (2021 Census). The median age is 78.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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