Hervey Range vs Alice River
Alice River scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hervey Range (924) sits above Alice River (919).
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Hervey Range and Alice River side by side
| Measure | Hervey Range | Alice River |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 924 | 919 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 295 | 2,685 |
| Median age | 42 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1128 mm | 1103 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 32.2°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
- Hervey Range edges out on average school ICSEA (924 vs 919).
Hervey Range vs Alice River: common questions
Does Hervey Range or Alice River have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hervey Range scores 924 vs 919 in Alice River. 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, Hervey Range or Alice River?
Alice River scores 2/100 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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