Harrison vs Throsby.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,025,000 and $1,185,000. Harrison edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Harrison (median $1,025,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Throsby ($1,185,000).
Harrison scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Harrison (1088) sits above Throsby (1085). Throsby skews owner-occupied (77%), Harrison runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
For buyers
Harrison is the lower entry point at $1,025,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Harrison offers the higher gross rental yield (2.44% vs 2.11%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Harrison edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1085). Throsby also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Harrison or Throsby cheaper to buy in?
Harrison has the lower median house price at $1,025,000, roughly 14% below Throsby ($1,185,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Harrison or Throsby have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Harrison scores 1088 vs 1085 in Throsby. 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, Harrison or Throsby?
Harrison scores 24/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Harrison or Throsby?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.44% in Harrison vs 2.11% in Throsby. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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