South Mount Cameron vs Herrick
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Herrick (897) sits above South Mount Cameron (870). South Mount Cameron skews owner-occupied (200%), Herrick runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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South Mount Cameron and Herrick side by side
| Measure | South Mount Cameron | Herrick |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $180/wk | $180/wk |
| Unit rent | $153/wk | $233/wk |
| Owner occupied | 200.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 870 | 897 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 8 | 47 |
| Median age | 64 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1019 mm | 961 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.6°C | 22.3°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
- Herrick edges out on average school ICSEA (897 vs 870). South Mount Cameron also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
South Mount Cameron vs Herrick: common questions
Does South Mount Cameron or Herrick have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Herrick scores 897 vs 870 in South Mount Cameron. 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.
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