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Glenvale vs Harristown

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Harristown (990) sits above Glenvale (973).

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Glenvale and Harristown side by side

MeasureGlenvaleHarristown
Renting
House rent$530/wk$550/wk
Unit rent$465/wk$450/wk
Owner occupied54.0%52.0%
Renter occupied43.0%39.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA973990
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–16
Transit score–0
Bike score–100
Population8,1209,081
Median age3338
Climate
Annual rainfall680 mm793 mm
Mean max, January29.1°C28.6°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
Harristown edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 973). Glenvale also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Glenvale vs Harristown: common questions

Does Glenvale or Harristown have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Harristown scores 990 vs 973 in Glenvale. 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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