Fig Tree Pocket vs Sherwood
The verdict
Fig Tree Pocket rates higher for liveability (99 vs 87). Sherwood rates higher for transport (94 vs 75). Sherwood is closer to the coast (21.4 km vs 22.6 km).
Scores
Fig Tree PocketSherwood
| Fig Tree Pocket | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 90 |
| Transport | 75 | 94 |
| Education | 88 | 88 |
| Liveability | 99 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fig Tree Pocket | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,345 | 6,082 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,791 | $2,034 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.7% | 65.3% |
| Born in Australia | 64.7% | 71.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Fig Tree Pocket — · Sherwood —
Property
| Fig Tree Pocket | 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) | Data not available | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Fig Tree Pocket | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 921 | 937 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 414 | 411 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fig Tree Pocket | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,126 | 1,133 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fig Tree Pocket · Sherwood
Transport
| Fig Tree Pocket | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 200 m |
Liveability
| Fig Tree Pocket | 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 | 19 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 47 | 20 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.6 km | 21.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.0 km | 8.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.6 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Fig Tree Pocket | Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,345 | 6,082 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,564 | 6,572 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.24% | 1.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fig Tree Pocket or Sherwood?
Fig Tree Pocket and Sherwood have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Fig Tree Pocket or Sherwood?
Sherwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Fig Tree Pocket 1126 vs Sherwood 1133; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fig Tree Pocket or Sherwood?
Sherwood has the higher transport score (Fig Tree Pocket 75/100 vs Sherwood 94/100).
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