Side by sideSuburb comparison

Harris Park vs Parramatta.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Parramatta (1083) sits above Harris Park (1061).

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

Parramatta edges out on average school ICSEA (1083 vs 1061).

Common questionsHarris Park vs Parramatta

Common questions

Does Harris Park or Parramatta have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Parramatta scores 1083 vs 1061 in Harris Park. 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

Harris Park
Metric
Parramatta

Price & Market

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

Rental

$425/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$425/wk
$360/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$440/wk
25.0%
Owner occupied
28.0%
71.0%
Renter occupied
70.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
40
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
5,043
Population
30,211
31
Median age
32

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1061
Avg ICSEA
1083

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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