Herne Hill vs Drumcondra
Drumcondra scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 48/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Herne Hill (1058) sits above Drumcondra (1054).
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Herne Hill and Drumcondra side by side
| Measure | Herne Hill | Drumcondra |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $705,000 | – |
| Median unit | $300,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $520/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $410/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1058 | 1054 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 48 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 571 |
| Median age | – | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 502 mm | 502 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.5°C | 25.5°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
- Herne Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 1054).
Herne Hill vs Drumcondra: common questions
Does Herne Hill or Drumcondra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Herne Hill scores 1058 vs 1054 in Drumcondra. 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, Herne Hill or Drumcondra?
Drumcondra scores 48/100 on walkability vs 30/100. 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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