Coorong

Sherwood

SA5267

Sherwood at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

89

Median age 39

The brief

What to know about Sherwood.

Sherwood (5267) sits in the Coorong region of South Australia.

Sherwood has roughly 89 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Sherwood scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Sherwood's population at 89, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (37% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

89

Median age

39

Family households

74%

Lone person

26%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$170/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$120/wk

Owner occupied

37%

Renter occupied

31%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

89

Median age: 39

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Sherwood.

Local schools for Sherwood

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Government School Catchment

Keith Area School

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Bordertown Primary School

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Bordertown High School

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Frequently asked

About Sherwood.

What is the Sherwood postcode?
Sherwood is in the 5267 postcode, in SA, in the Coorong region.
What is the average rent in Sherwood?
The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $120.
What schools are in Sherwood?
There are 4 schools serving Sherwood on this page, including Keith Area School, Bordertown Primary School, Bordertown High School.
How walkable is Sherwood?
Sherwood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Sherwood?
Sherwood is close to Lowan Vale, Makin, Wirrega, Mccallum, Brimbago.
What is the population of Sherwood?
Sherwood has approximately 89 residents. The median age is 39.

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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