Herberton vs Wongabel
Herberton scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wongabel (976) sits above Herberton (869).
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Herberton and Wongabel side by side
| Measure | Herberton | Wongabel |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $317,500 | – |
| Median unit | $171,360 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 869 | 976 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 0 |
| Population | 895 | 251 |
| Median age | 51 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1081 mm | 1343 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.2°C | 28.1°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
- Wongabel edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 869). Wongabel also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Herberton vs Wongabel: common questions
Does Herberton or Wongabel have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wongabel scores 976 vs 869 in Herberton. 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, Herberton or Wongabel?
Herberton scores 18/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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