Harford vs Northdown
Northdown scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Northdown (973) sits above Harford (963).
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Harford and Northdown side by side
| Measure | Harford | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $260/wk | $260/wk |
| Unit rent | $78/wk | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 973 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 97 | 265 |
| Median age | 50 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 836 mm | 778 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.9°C | 21.7°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
- Northdown edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 963). Northdown also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Harford vs Northdown: common questions
Does Harford or Northdown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Northdown scores 973 vs 963 in Harford. 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, Harford or Northdown?
Northdown scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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