Chelmer vs Sherwood
The verdict
Chelmer rates higher for liveability (100 vs 87). Chelmer has a shorter estimated CBD commute (22 vs 24 min).
Scores
ChelmerSherwood
| Chelmer | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 90 |
| Transport | 93 | 94 |
| Education | 89 | 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
| Chelmer | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,325 | 6,082 |
| Median age | 41 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,402 | $2,034 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 70.1% | 65.3% |
| Born in Australia | 72.8% | 71.7% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Chelmer — · Sherwood —
Property
| Chelmer | 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) | $1,200 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Chelmer | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 932 | 937 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 421 | 411 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,817 | 8,817 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chelmer | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 911 | 1,139 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chelmer · Sherwood
Transport
| Chelmer | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 94 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 250 m | 200 m |
Liveability
| Chelmer | 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 | 1 | 6 |
| Parks | 5 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 20 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.6 km | 21.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.9 km | 8.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Chelmer | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,325 | 6,082 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,354 | 6,572 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.22% | 1.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chelmer or Sherwood?
Chelmer and Sherwood have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Chelmer or Sherwood?
Sherwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Chelmer 911 vs Sherwood 1139; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chelmer or Sherwood?
Sherwood has the higher transport score (Chelmer 93/100 vs Sherwood 94/100).
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