Sassafras vs Sherbrooke
The verdict
Sherbrooke rates higher for transport (50 vs 44). Sassafras has a shorter estimated CBD commute (115 vs 119 min).
Scores
SassafrasSherbrooke
| Sassafras | Sherbrooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 60 |
| Transport | 44 | 50 |
| Education | 72 | 76 |
| Liveability | 50 | 56 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sassafras | Sherbrooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 970 | 294 |
| Median age | 47 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,147 | $2,408 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.4% | 54.4% |
| Born in Australia | 76.8% | 75.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Sassafras Moderate Growth · Sherbrooke Moderate Growth
Property
| Sassafras | Sherbrooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $910K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -6.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Sassafras | Sherbrooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 93 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 206 | 340 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,062 | 2,381 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sassafras | Sherbrooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,045 | 1,117 |
See the full school list on each profile: Sassafras · Sherbrooke
Transport
| Sassafras | Sherbrooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 115 | 119 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Sassafras | Sherbrooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 2 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 15 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.3 km | 27.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 34.4 km | 35.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Sassafras | Sherbrooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 970 | 294 |
| Estimated 2025 | 952 | 288 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,125 | 341 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | -0.51% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Sassafras or Sherbrooke?
Sherbrooke has a higher average school ICSEA (Sassafras 1045 vs Sherbrooke 1117; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Sassafras or Sherbrooke?
Sherbrooke has the higher transport score (Sassafras 44/100 vs Sherbrooke 50/100).
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