Average rent in Sherwood, QLD — 2026

Sherwood commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $395/week — about 10% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (62% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (54%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 6,452, the median age is 38, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Sherwood is 8km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.