Side by sideSuburb comparison

Harris River vs Shotts.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shotts (957) sits above Harris River (925).

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

Shotts edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 925).

Common questionsHarris River vs Shotts

Common questions

Does Harris River or Shotts have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shotts scores 957 vs 925 in Harris River. 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 River
Metric
Shotts

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$213/wk
81.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
60
Bike score
5
98
Population
9
47
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
3
925
Avg ICSEA
957

Climate

724 mm
Annual rainfall
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)

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