Bakers Beach vs Harford

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Harford (963) sits above Bakers Beach (939).

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Bakers Beach and Harford side by side

MeasureBakers BeachHarford
Renting
House rent$260/wk$260/wk
Unit rent$50/wk$78/wk
Owner occupied85.0%76.0%
Renter occupied9.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby114
Average ICSEA939963
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population7297
Median age5850
Climate
Annual rainfall713 mm836 mm
Mean max, January21.7°C21.9°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

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
Harford edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 939). Harford also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Bakers Beach vs Harford: common questions

Does Bakers Beach or Harford have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Harford scores 963 vs 939 in Bakers Beach. 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.