Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lake Clifton vs Herron.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake Clifton (971) sits above Herron (966).

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

Lake Clifton edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 966).

Common questionsLake Clifton vs Herron

Common questions

Does Lake Clifton or Herron have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake Clifton scores 971 vs 966 in Herron. 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

Lake Clifton
Metric
Herron

Price & Market

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

Rental

$260/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$360/wk
90.0%
Owner occupied
91.0%
7.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
759
Population
438
42
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
971
Avg ICSEA
966

Climate

724 mm
Annual rainfall
724 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

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