Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wak Wak vs Herbert.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wak Wak (956) sits above Herbert (955).

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

Wak Wak edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 955).

Common questionsWak Wak vs Herbert

Common questions

Does Wak Wak or Herbert have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wak Wak scores 956 vs 955 in Herbert. 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

Wak Wak
Metric
Herbert

Price & Market

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

Rental

$80/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$68/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
84.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
25,304
Population
1,610
75
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
4
956
Avg ICSEA
955

Climate

1705 mm
Annual rainfall
1705 mm
31.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.8°C

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