Brookfield vs Harkness

Brookfield and Harkness have near-identical medians ($590,000 vs $590,000).

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Brookfield and Harkness side by side

MeasureBrookfieldHarkness
Price and market
Median house$590,000$590,000
Median unit$271,440$400,000
Renting
Owner occupied–71.0%
Renter occupied–28.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA981976
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population–12,463
Median age–30
Climate
Annual rainfall451 mm475 mm
Mean max, January26.8°C26.8°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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brookfield (981) sits above Harkness (976).

For buyers
The two suburbs land at similar price points ($590,000 vs $590,000), so the buying decision usually comes down to lifestyle fit rather than affordability.
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
Brookfield edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 976).

Brookfield vs Harkness: common questions

Does Brookfield or Harkness have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brookfield scores 981 vs 976 in Harkness. 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.