Herston vs Normanby
Normanby scores higher on walkability (62/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Herston (1126) sits above Normanby (1119).
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Herston and Normanby side by side
| Measure | Herston | Normanby |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 39.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 58.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1126 | 1119 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 62 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,311 | – |
| Median age | 31 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1104 mm | 1104 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.2°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
- Herston edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1119).
Herston vs Normanby: common questions
Does Herston or Normanby have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Herston scores 1126 vs 1119 in Normanby. 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, Herston or Normanby?
Normanby scores 100/100 on walkability vs 62/100. 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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