Side by sideSuburb comparison

Herbert vs Mcminns Lagoon.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mcminns Lagoon edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mcminns Lagoon (977) sits above Herbert (955).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Mcminns Lagoon edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 955).

Common questionsHerbert vs Mcminns Lagoon

Common questions

Does Herbert or Mcminns Lagoon have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mcminns Lagoon scores 977 vs 955 in Herbert. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Herbert
Metric
Mcminns Lagoon

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$80/wk
$460/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
84.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
12.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,610
Population
687
38
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
10
955
Avg ICSEA
977

Climate

1705 mm
Annual rainfall
1705 mm
31.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.8°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).