Side by sideSuburb comparison

Takura vs Hervey Bay.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hervey Bay (973) sits above Takura (967).

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

Hervey Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 967).

Common questionsTakura vs Hervey Bay

Common questions

Does Takura or Hervey Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hervey Bay scores 973 vs 967 in Takura. 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

Takura
Metric
Hervey Bay

Price & Market

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

Rental

$340/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$340/wk
$353/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$289/wk
90.0%
Owner occupied
10.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
553
Population
66,789
43
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

16
Schools nearby
11
967
Avg ICSEA
973

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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