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Albion (Brisbane) vs Herston

The verdict

Albion (Brisbane) rates higher for transport (98 vs 84). Herston rates higher for education (90 vs 83). Albion (Brisbane) is closer to the coast (10.2 km vs 12.8 km).

Scores

Albion (Brisbane)Herston
Albion (Brisbane)Herston
Overall9491
Transport9884
Education8390
Liveability100100

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Albion (Brisbane)Herston
Population3,4462,311
Median age3331
Median household income (wk)$1,972$2,086
Bachelor degree or higher54.1%61.3%
Born in Australia66.4%60.7%
Avg household size1.92.4

Growth: Albion (Brisbane) · Herston

Property

Albion (Brisbane)Herston
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Albion (Brisbane)Herston
Residential safety score6666
Break & enter dwelling /100k929909
Motor vehicle theft /100k406433
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)6,1456,145

Total incidents over time

Schools

Albion (Brisbane)Herston
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Albion (Brisbane) · Herston

Transport

Albion (Brisbane)Herston
Transport score9884
Train stations10
Bus stops2223
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)1719
Nearest train station (km)490 m1.4 km

Liveability

Albion (Brisbane)Herston
Summer max temp29.3°C29.3°C
Winter max temp21.5°C21.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1501,150
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants229
Parks106
Playgrounds23
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs31
Distance to coast (km)10.2 km12.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)4.5 km2.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.4 km490 m

Population & growth

Albion (Brisbane)Herston
Population (2021)3,4462,311
Estimated 20253,9622,790
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate3.55%4.82%

Common questions

Which is safer, Albion (Brisbane) or Herston?

Albion (Brisbane) and Herston have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).

Which has better public transport, Albion (Brisbane) or Herston?

Albion (Brisbane) has the higher transport score (Albion (Brisbane) 98/100 vs Herston 84/100).

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Data sources

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