Harbord vs Queenscliff

Queenscliff scores higher on walkability (54/100 vs 96/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Queenscliff (1131) sits above Harbord (1123).

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Harbord and Queenscliff side by side

MeasureHarbordQueenscliff
Price and market
Median house–$6,650,000
Median unit–$508,320
Renting
House rent$1395/wk$1395/wk
Unit rent$850/wk$850/wk
Owner occupied–53.0%
Renter occupied–45.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11231131
Lifestyle and people
Walk score5496
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population–3,407
Median age–36
Climate
Annual rainfall1125 mm1149 mm
Mean max, January26.6°C26.4°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
Queenscliff edges out on average school ICSEA (1131 vs 1123).

Harbord vs Queenscliff: common questions

Does Harbord or Queenscliff have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Queenscliff scores 1131 vs 1123 in Harbord. 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, Harbord or Queenscliff?

Queenscliff scores 96/100 on walkability vs 54/100. 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.