Brabham vs Herne Hill
Brabham scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brabham (1015) sits above Herne Hill (1006).
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Brabham and Herne Hill side by side
| Measure | Brabham | Herne Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $335/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1015 | 1006 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 70 | 65 |
| Population | 8,665 | 1,542 |
| Median age | 29 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 726 mm | 705 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 32.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Brabham edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1006).
Brabham vs Herne Hill: common questions
Does Brabham or Herne Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brabham scores 1015 vs 1006 in Herne Hill. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Brabham or Herne Hill?
Brabham scores 20/100 on walkability vs 6/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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