Sherwood is named after an original property in the area, thought to be named after Sherwood Forest in England. The true centre piece of Sherwood is the Arboretum which was established in 1924 and has over 16 hectares of parklands, BBQ’s, 2 playgrounds and a rainforest walk along the river. The Arboretum is listed as a state heritage site due to the broad range of tree species.

Settlement of the area dates from the 1850s with gradual growth taking place in the late 1800s and early 1900s, when dairy farming was established.

Over the last 10 years, the area has seen substantial growth in property values. With median house prices jumping 208% over that time span growing from $345,000 in 2002 up to $720,000 today.

Sherwood has an established business district which includes a Woolworths and many thriving small businesses located near the train line on Sherwood Rd. This area is a high density area with many unit and townhouse complexes located on Sherwood Rd and Primrose St giving many young couples and families a chance to move into the area with entry level pricing starting as low as $275,000. The suburb is also home to some of the areas most expensive houses, with house prices reaching as high as $3,500,000.

Our Tip:
- Book a BBQ area at the Sherwood Aboretum. There is plenty of room for the kids to play, whether it be on the playground or a game of soccer or cricket.
- Head to the Rocklea markets on Sherwood Rd for the freshest food available in Brisbane. This is always a fun way to kick start a Saturday morning.