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Sherwood Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Sherwood Compares
Sherwood vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Sherwood | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,034 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $390 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,197 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 38 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4075 covers Sherwood, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 8 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Ipswich region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Brisbane.
According to the 2021 Census, Sherwood has a population of 6,082 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $2,034, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 62 (1.0% of residents).
Housing in Sherwood includes a median weekly rent of $390, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,197, with 2,510 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 62.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Sherwood scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Sherwood is served by Sherwood State School.
Sherwood is part of the Forest Lake - Oxley statistical area in Queensland.
Sherwood Details
| Postcode | 4075 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 6,082 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,034/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,057/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $390 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,197 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population Density | 2653/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,510 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 62 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -27.531389 |
| Longitude | 152.98 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 8 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ipswich |
| Area (SA3) | Forest Lake - Oxley |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Moreton |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,065 (17.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 806 (13.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,730 (28.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,520 (25.0%) |
| 65+ years | 971 (16.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 494 (8.1%) |
| Arthritis | 405 (6.7%) |
| Cancer | 206 (3.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 205 (3.4%) |
| Diabetes | 173 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 102 (1.7%) |
| Dementia | 25 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 222 (8.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,104 (44.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 880 (35.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 286 (11.5%) |
Schools in Sherwood
Suburbs Near Sherwood
Same Postcode (4075)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.