Coorong
Sherwood
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.
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
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$170/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$120/wk
Owner occupied
37%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
89
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sherwood.
Local schools for Sherwood
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Keith Area School
Bordertown Primary School
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.
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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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