Fountain Gate vs Harkaway
Fountain Gate scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Harkaway (1041) sits above Fountain Gate (996).
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Fountain Gate and Harkaway side by side
| Measure | Fountain Gate | Harkaway |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 1041 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 1,011 |
| Median age | – | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 834 mm | 911 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 25.9°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
- Harkaway edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 996).
Fountain Gate vs Harkaway: common questions
Does Fountain Gate or Harkaway have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Harkaway scores 1041 vs 996 in Fountain Gate. 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.
Which is more walkable, Fountain Gate or Harkaway?
Fountain Gate scores 100/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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