Shepherds Flat vs Hepburn

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shepherds Flat (1031) sits above Hepburn (1028). Shepherds Flat skews owner-occupied (97%), Hepburn runs more rental-dense (85% owner).

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Shepherds Flat and Hepburn side by side

MeasureShepherds FlatHepburn
Price and market
Median house–$600,000
Median unit–$240,480
Renting
Owner occupied97.0%85.0%
Renter occupied10.0%15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby65
Average ICSEA10311028
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population71631
Median age5252
Climate
Annual rainfall735 mm791 mm
Mean max, January26.8°C26.3°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
Shepherds Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (1031 vs 1028).

Shepherds Flat vs Hepburn: common questions

Does Shepherds Flat or Hepburn have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shepherds Flat scores 1031 vs 1028 in Hepburn. 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.