Herdsman vs Floreat
Floreat scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Floreat (1133) sits above Herdsman (1114).
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Herdsman and Floreat side by side
| Measure | Herdsman | Floreat |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,945,750 |
| Median unit | – | $785,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $290/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $247/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1114 | 1133 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 8,621 |
| Median age | – | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 707 mm | 689 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.5°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
- Floreat edges out on average school ICSEA (1133 vs 1114).
Herdsman vs Floreat: common questions
Does Herdsman or Floreat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Floreat scores 1133 vs 1114 in Herdsman. 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, Herdsman or Floreat?
Floreat scores 12/100 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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