Real estate in Brisbane can be tricky, and finding a balance between being close to work yet far enough away to relax is often the hardest part. If you're considering a move to Brisbane, Sherwood should be at the top of your list of suburbs to check out.
Convenience and location
Those with real estate in Sherwood have one of the most enviable locations in the city. Bounded by the Brisbane River and Oxley Creek, the suburb has great access to water amenities, reserves and parks for recreational purposes. Some of the local parks provide barbecue areas and other facilities, including boat ramps, picnic spaces and walking tracks. Aside from natural amenities the area enjoys fine local eateries and cafes, as well as easy access to the Brisbane CBD.
If you have parking at your office in town or are off to catch a play or dinner on the weekend, you'll enjoy a quick commute to the CBD of less than 20 minutes. For those regularly travelling into work, the train or other public transport could be great solution. The great access to the suburb via road or public transport means going out and enjoying yourself is never a hassle.
Who lives in Sherwood?
According to the 2011 Census, the population of Sherwood is over 5000, with a median age of 36. Young families and professionals tend to dominate, with the median weekly income sitting at $1737 and an average of around 2 children per household. In general, Sherwood has more people aged between 20 and 54 in proportion to the overall population than the rest of Queensland, or the country. The only exception being those aged between 30 and 34 made up 6.5 per cent of the local population in 2011, while the state had 6.6 per cent and Australia as a while was around 6.8 per cent.
Houses for sale in Sherwood
Home in Sherwood over the last year have sold for a median price of $720,000 according RP Data. There were a total of 67 houses sold, while 64 units were old over the same period. Units fetched a median price of $442,500, and took around 29 days more to sell than the average house.
If you're keen to find out more about this suburb in the heart of Brisbane, talk to the local team at Ray White Sherwood. Headed up by their enthusiastic principal, Cameron Crouch, these agents know the ins and outs of the local market for both owner-occupied and rental properties.
