Sherlock vs Whim Creek

Whim Creek and Sherlock (WA) are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Whim Creek has a very small population of five people, while Sherlock (WA) is largely non-residential with no residents. The two areas differ sharply in wealth; the typical weekly household income in Whim Creek is far higher at $2,749, compared to $1,375 in Sherlock (WA). Residents in Sherlock (WA) are also far older, with a typical age of 78 compared to 52 in Whim Creek.

Both areas sit around the national figure for people per home, with Whim Creek at 2.5 and Sherlock (WA) at 2.0. Life in both places is car-dependent, as neither has any homes within walking distance of groceries, health services, or schools. Despite these commonalities, Whim Creek has a slightly higher walkability score and more amenity types within a 15-minute walk.