SA · Coorong Council
Sherlock, 5301
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Suburb profile
Sherlock is a welcoming smaller community in Coorong, with a settled community character. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.
Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Population
- Population
- 70
- Median age
- 58
- Median household income / week
- $1,208
- Dwelling vacancy
- 19.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 46
- Median monthly mortgage
- $433
- Employment rate
- 66.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 14.3
- State safety percentile
- 15.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -83.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Sct - Residence1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Railway Tce / Hambridge St - North side (Sherlock)
- Railway Tce / Hambridge St - South side (Sherlock)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
9 planning-related records
2025· 1 proposal
September 2025
- The installation of a new shipping container that will adjoin an existing shipping container for the the storage of materials with roof structure connecting new container and existing containerLOT 11 PETER RD SHERLOCK SA 5301Decision Made
2024· 2 proposals
November 2024
- Detached dwelling and associated outbuilding.2877 KULKAWURRA RD SHERLOCK SA 5301Under Assessment
August 2024
- Placement of a shipping container within the exclusions zone is proposed for storage of equipment & materials (fencing, tools etc).LOT 11 PETER RD SHERLOCK SA 5301Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
November 2023
- Standard Gable Building. 11.96m width, 4.96m height. See documents for further detail646 TYNAN RD SHERLOCK SA 5301Decision Made
October 2023
- Resident alterations and additions2293 MALLEE HWY SHERLOCK SA 5301Decision Made
April 2023
- Undercover Storage Area/Shelter for farm equipment380 BUCCLEUCH SOUTH RD SHERLOCK SA 5301Decision Made
March 2023
- Land Division to create allotments for sale purposes as specified in an existing contract. Creation of 50m wide access from lot 3 to purchasers existing property to the South West. Additional allotment created to avoid 2 houses on the 1 parcel.652 PETER RD SHERLOCK SA 5301;748 PETER RD SHERLOCK SA 5301Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
February 2022
- Outbuilding - farm vehicle storage shed1762 KULKAWURRA RD SHERLOCK SA 5301Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal
September 2020
- Land Division380 BUCCLEUCH SOUTH RD SHERLOCK SA 5301;LOT 92 BUCCLEUCH SOUTH RD SHERLOCK SA 5301Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Sherlock StoreBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Sherlock Storeamenitiesbus_stop
- Sct - Residencecrime1
- Detached dwelling and associated outbuilding.planning2877 KULKAWURRA RD SHERLOCK SA 5301Lodged 18 Nov 2024 · Under Assessment
- Land Divisionplanning380 BUCCLEUCH SOUTH RD SHERLOCK SA 5301;LOT 92 BUCCLEUCH SOUTH RD SHERLOCK SA 5301Lodged 16 Sep 2020 · Decision Made
- Land Division to create allotments for sale purposes as specified in an existing contract. Creation of 50m wide access from lot 3 to purchasers existing property to the South West. Additional allotment created to avoid 2 houses on the 1 parcel.planning652 PETER RD SHERLOCK SA 5301;748 PETER RD SHERLOCK SA 5301Lodged 02 Mar 2023 · Decision Made
- Outbuilding - farm vehicle storage shedplanning1762 KULKAWURRA RD SHERLOCK SA 5301Lodged 21 Feb 2022 · Decision Made
- Placement of a shipping container within the exclusions zone is proposed for storage of equipment & materials (fencing, tools etc).planningLOT 11 PETER RD SHERLOCK SA 5301Lodged 26 Aug 2024 · Decision Made
- Resident alterations and additionsplanning2293 MALLEE HWY SHERLOCK SA 5301Lodged 15 Oct 2023 · Decision Made
- Standard Gable Building. 11.96m width, 4.96m height. See documents for further detailplanning646 TYNAN RD SHERLOCK SA 5301Lodged 29 Nov 2023 · Decision Made
- The installation of a new shipping container that will adjoin an existing shipping container for the the storage of materials with roof structure connecting new container and existing containerplanningLOT 11 PETER RD SHERLOCK SA 5301Lodged 10 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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