Side by sideSuburb comparison

Franklyn vs Hardy.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Franklyn edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Franklyn (897) sits above Hardy (873).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Franklyn edges out on average school ICSEA (897 vs 873).

Common questionsFranklyn vs Hardy

Common questions

Does Franklyn or Hardy have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Franklyn scores 897 vs 873 in Hardy. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Franklyn
Metric
Hardy

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$135/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$155/wk
$115/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$132/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
135
Population
1,662
56
Median age
68

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
1
897
Avg ICSEA
873

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).