Side by sideSuburb comparison

Humbug Scrub vs Upper Hermitage.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Upper Hermitage edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Hermitage (1035) sits above Humbug Scrub (985).

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

Upper Hermitage edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 985).

Common questionsHumbug Scrub vs Upper Hermitage

Common questions

Does Humbug Scrub or Upper Hermitage have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Hermitage scores 1035 vs 985 in Humbug Scrub. 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

Humbug Scrub
Metric
Upper Hermitage

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$395/wk
$235/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$329/wk
98.0%
Owner occupied
94.0%
4.0%
Renter occupied
3.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
410
Population
273
53
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
985
Avg ICSEA
1035

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

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