Harkness vs Brookfield
Harkness and Brookfield have near-identical medians ($590,000 vs $590,000).
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Harkness and Brookfield side by side
| Measure | Harkness | Brookfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $590,000 | $590,000 |
| Median unit | $400,000 | $271,440 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,463 | – |
| Median age | 30 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 475 mm | 451 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 26.8°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brookfield (981) sits above Harkness (976).
- For buyers
- The two suburbs land at similar price points ($590,000 vs $590,000), so the buying decision usually comes down to lifestyle fit rather than affordability.
- 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
- Brookfield edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 976).
Harkness vs Brookfield: common questions
Does Harkness or Brookfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brookfield scores 981 vs 976 in Harkness. 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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