Sherbrooke vs Upwey
Upwey scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upwey (1067) sits above Sherbrooke (1064).
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Sherbrooke and Upwey side by side
| Measure | Sherbrooke | Upwey |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $895,000 |
| Median unit | – | $308,880 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1064 | 1067 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 20 | 85 |
| Population | 294 | 6,818 |
| Median age | 47 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1047 mm | 1047 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.9°C | 24.9°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
- Upwey edges out on average school ICSEA (1067 vs 1064).
Sherbrooke vs Upwey: common questions
Does Sherbrooke or Upwey have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upwey scores 1067 vs 1064 in Sherbrooke. 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, Sherbrooke or Upwey?
Upwey scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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