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Sherlock

WA 6714 • Western Australia

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Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
6050.81 km²
Area
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Median Rent
RemoteOutbackPilbaraPastoralMining Region

About Sherlock

Sherlock is a vast pastoral locality in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, situated between Karratha and Port Hedland. Covering an enormous area of over 6,000 square kilometres, it is one of the largest localities in Australia by land area. The locality is named after the Sherlock River and sits in the arid, red-earth landscape characteristic of the Pilbara, with virtually no permanent population outside of pastoral station operations.

Sherlock is defined by its harsh, remote Pilbara landscape of spinifex grasslands, red ranges, and dry riverbeds. The area supports pastoral cattle stations and has proximity to major iron ore mining operations in the broader Pilbara region. There are no services, shops, or facilities — the nearest towns are Karratha (approximately 80 km southwest) and Roebourne (60 km west). The locality is traversed by the North West Coastal Highway and is occasionally visited by outback travellers and mining workers.

Sherlock falls under postcode 6714 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6714
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Durack
State Electorate
Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-21.15°, 116.35°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
6050.81 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Integrity Coach Lines (limited) — Karratha / Port Hedland 1-2 hours

Commute to Karratha

Distance
80 km
By Train
N/A (no rail service for passengers)
By Bus
Limited long-distance coach
By Car (Peak)
1 hour
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hour

🛣️ Extremely remote. North West Coastal Highway passes through. Private vehicle or FIFO transport essential.

Walkability Car-Dependent

A vast, uninhabited pastoral locality in the Pilbara outback. No infrastructure exists for pedestrians.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
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▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
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▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherlock known for? +

Sherlock is a remote locality in WA's Pilbara region near Onslow, known for pastoral cattle and sheep grazing on vast outback stations. The area reflects the remote pastoral heritage of the north-west WA coastal region.

How far is Sherlock from Onslow? +

Sherlock is in the broader Onslow area of WA's Pilbara region, approximately 50-150 kilometres from Onslow depending on the specific location.

Does Sherlock have public transport? +

Sherlock has no public transport. Access requires a vehicle, and the area is extremely remote. Onslow or Exmouth provide the nearest services.

What is the population of Sherlock? +

The 2021 Census records Sherlock as having essentially no permanent residential population, reflecting its character as a remote pastoral area in WA's Pilbara.

Is Sherlock a good place to live? +

Sherlock is suited to those working in pastoral or resource industries in remote WA. The vast Pilbara landscape and coastal proximity to the Exmouth Gulf region are notable features.

What is the postcode for Sherlock? +

The postcode for Sherlock is 6714.