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Charleston vs Harrogate

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Harrogate (1054) sits above Charleston (1033).

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Charleston and Harrogate side by side

MeasureCharlestonHarrogate
Renting
House rent$750/wk–
Unit rent$350/wk–
Owner occupied87.0%87.0%
Renter occupied14.0%10.0%
Schools
Schools nearby72
Average ICSEA10331054
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score10–
Population550431
Median age4246
Climate
Annual rainfall778 mm574 mm
Mean max, January27.5°C28.3°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
Harrogate edges out on average school ICSEA (1054 vs 1033). Charleston also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Charleston vs Harrogate: common questions

Does Charleston or Harrogate have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Harrogate scores 1054 vs 1033 in Charleston. 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.

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