Sherwood
SA 5267 • South Australia
About Sherwood
Sherwood is a rural locality in South Australia's Limestone Coast region, north-west of Bordertown. It has a small population and a landscape dominated by broadacre farming and open grazing country. Settlement is dispersed, with residents spread across agricultural properties rather than a dense township core. The locality's character is quiet, practical and strongly tied to regional farming activity.
Lifestyle in Sherwood is centred on rural routines and travel to nearby towns for services. Residents generally rely on Bordertown and Keith for supermarkets, schools, health care and community facilities. Public transport is limited and mostly regional in nature, so private vehicles are essential for most trips. The area suits households looking for country living and agricultural community connections.
Sherwood falls under postcode 5267 and is governed by the Tatiara Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Barker, while state elections fall under the Mackillop electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 5267
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5267, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5267; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coach services via Bordertown/Keith — Adelaide and Melbourne corridor towns Varies; typically 3-4+ hrs to Adelaide via connections
Commute to Bordertown (regional centre)
🛣️ Private car is the practical option for work, shopping and schooling.
Dispersed settlement and lack of nearby services reduce walkability for daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Tolmer Terrace