Side by sideSuburb comparison

Herons Creek vs Waitui.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Herons Creek (944) sits above Waitui (937). Waitui skews owner-occupied (100%), Herons Creek runs more rental-dense (76% owner).

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

Herons Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (944 vs 937).

Common questionsHerons Creek vs Waitui

Common questions

Does Herons Creek or Waitui have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Herons Creek scores 944 vs 937 in Waitui. 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

Herons Creek
Metric
Waitui

Price & Market

$852,500
Median house
$253,440
Median unit
-0.9%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
$623/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
76.0%
Owner occupied
100.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied
9.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
246
Population
89
46
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
8
944
Avg ICSEA
937

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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