Overall score
Indooroopilly
76.0/100
Sherwood
58.1/100
Indooroopilly vs Sherwood, QLD suburb comparison
Indooroopilly for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
IndooroopillySherwood
Crime rate
Indooroopilly
40.7 / 1k
Sherwood
34.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Indooroopilly
780
Sherwood
143
Population
Indooroopilly
13,622
Sherwood
6,082
Metric leadIndooroopilly 6Sherwood 13 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesIndooroopilly
- Best for best valueIndooroopilly
- Best for best schoolsIndooroopilly
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Indooroopilly | Sherwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 76.0/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.2/100 | 30.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.7 / 1k | 34.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 87 | 22 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 780 | 143 |
| Population | 13,622 | 6,082 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Indooroopilly is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Sherwood is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Indooroopilly tends to lead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, while Sherwood stands out for a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Indooroopilly, while Sherwood remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.