Harrismith vs Toolibin
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Harrismith (1000) sits above Toolibin (981). Toolibin skews owner-occupied (100%), Harrismith runs more rental-dense (83% owner).
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Harrismith and Toolibin side by side
| Measure | Harrismith | Toolibin |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $100/wk | $240/wk |
| Unit rent | $85/wk | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1000 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 52 | 21 |
| Median age | 41 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 345 mm | 331 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.5°C | 31.7°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
- Harrismith edges out on average school ICSEA (1000 vs 981). Toolibin also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Harrismith vs Toolibin: common questions
Does Harrismith or Toolibin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Harrismith scores 1000 vs 981 in Toolibin. 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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