Herberton QLD

Postcode 4887 · Tablelands LGA

Herberton is a small community in Queensland within the Tablelands local government area (postcode 4887). With a population of 895, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $49K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, labourers, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Herberton is $318,000, having increased 2.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $105,000 (-51.6% YoY). The median weekly rent is $220 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $999.

Herberton is served by 1 school, including 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 807, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Tablelands LGA is moderate at 6,456 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Herberton offers a gross rental yield of 3.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($318K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +2.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$318K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability6.5x Moderate
Price Momentum+2.4% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$35,967
Mean Income$45,994
Earners3,141
YoY Change+1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$318K
2.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$105K
-51.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$220
POPULATION
895
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$946
Personal Income /wk$488
Mortgage /mth$999
CRIME (Tablelands LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,456
Total Incidents6,456
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA807
Total Students145
Catholic1
Mount St Bernard CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 807
HOSPITALS (1)
Herberton Hospitalpublic
Data: 2024