Side by sideSuburb comparison

Harmers Haven vs Powlett River.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Powlett River edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Powlett River (982) sits above Harmers Haven (976).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Powlett River edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 976).

Common questionsHarmers Haven vs Powlett River

Common questions

Does Harmers Haven or Powlett River have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Powlett River scores 982 vs 976 in Harmers Haven. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Harmers Haven
Metric
Powlett River

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$238/wk
70.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
95
62
Population
11,596
59
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
7
976
Avg ICSEA
982

Climate

Annual rainfall
639 mm
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).