Craignish vs Hervey Bay
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Craignish (983) sits above Hervey Bay (973).
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| Measure | Craignish | Hervey Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 973 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 2,190 | – |
| Median age | 47 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 957 mm | 957 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.7°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
- Craignish edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 973).
Craignish vs Hervey Bay: common questions
Does Craignish or Hervey Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Craignish scores 983 vs 973 in Hervey Bay. 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.
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