Side by sideSuburb comparison

Harrogate vs Charleston.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Harrogate (1054) sits above Charleston (1033).

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

Harrogate edges out on average school ICSEA (1054 vs 1033). Charleston also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsHarrogate vs Charleston

Common questions

Does Harrogate or Charleston have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Harrogate scores 1054 vs 1033 in Charleston. 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

Harrogate
Metric
Charleston

Price & Market

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

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$303/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
87.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
10
431
Population
550
46
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
7
1054
Avg ICSEA
1033

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

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