Chapel Hill vs Sherwood
The verdict
Chapel Hill rates higher for liveability (100 vs 87). Sherwood rates higher for transport (94 vs 73). Sherwood has a shorter estimated CBD commute (24 vs 37 min).
Scores
Chapel HillSherwood
| Chapel Hill | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 90 |
| Transport | 73 | 94 |
| Education | 93 | 88 |
| Liveability | 100 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chapel Hill | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,511 | 6,082 |
| Median age | 42 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,969 | $2,034 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 72.3% | 65.3% |
| Born in Australia | 62.7% | 71.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Chapel Hill — · Sherwood —
Property
| Chapel Hill | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $780 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Chapel Hill | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 932 | 937 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 419 | 411 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chapel Hill | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,171 | 1,133 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chapel Hill · Sherwood
Transport
| Chapel Hill | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 200 m |
Liveability
| Chapel Hill | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 6 |
| Parks | 20 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 20 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.8 km | 21.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.2 km | 8.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Chapel Hill | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,511 | 6,082 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,801 | 6,572 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.68% | 1.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chapel Hill or Sherwood?
Chapel Hill and Sherwood have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Chapel Hill or Sherwood?
Chapel Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Chapel Hill 1171 vs Sherwood 1133; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chapel Hill or Sherwood?
Sherwood has the higher transport score (Chapel Hill 73/100 vs Sherwood 94/100).
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