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Fig Tree Pocket vs Sherwood

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 2.2 km apart, on the same open data. Fig Tree Pocket scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

Fig Tree PocketSherwood
Active6824
Safety9389
Wealth9948
Value9564
Parks8121
Cafés4672
Transit3861
Green space7545
Active & healthy6946
Schools nearby (OSM)7676
Median rent$590/wk $390/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$2,080,000$1,461,250
House sales in the 12 months to March 20268192
Population4,3456,082
Full profile Fig Tree Pocket in full Sherwood in full

Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Fig Tree Pocket safer than Sherwood?

Fig Tree Pocket scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Fig Tree Pocket or Sherwood?

Sherwood has the lower median house price of the two ($1,461,250 vs $2,080,000).

Should I live in Fig Tree Pocket or Sherwood?

Fig Tree Pocket scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Fig Tree Pocket or Sherwood.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →