Harman vs Hume
Harman scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Harman (1054) sits above Hume (1041).
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Harman and Hume side by side
| Measure | Harman | Hume |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $540/wk | $110/wk |
| Unit rent | $459/wk | $110/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 57.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1054 | 1041 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 90 | 100 |
| Population | – | 395 |
| Median age | – | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 601 mm | 629 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 28.6°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
- Harman edges out on average school ICSEA (1054 vs 1041).
Harman vs Hume: common questions
Does Harman or Hume have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Harman scores 1054 vs 1041 in Hume. 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, Harman or Hume?
Harman scores 6/100 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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