Herbert vs Lloyd Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Herbert (955) sits above Lloyd Creek (947). Herbert skews owner-occupied (84%), Lloyd Creek runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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Herbert and Lloyd Creek side by side
| Measure | Herbert | Lloyd Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $80/wk |
| Unit rent | $460/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 947 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,610 | 225 |
| Median age | 38 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1768 mm | 1830 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.6°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
- Herbert edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 947). Lloyd Creek also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Herbert vs Lloyd Creek: common questions
Does Herbert or Lloyd Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Herbert scores 955 vs 947 in Lloyd Creek. 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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