Side by sideSuburb comparison

Harrow vs Pigeon Ponds.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Harrow (997) sits above Pigeon Ponds (986). Harrow skews owner-occupied (74%), Pigeon Ponds runs more rental-dense (50% owner).

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

Harrow edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 986). Pigeon Ponds also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsHarrow vs Pigeon Ponds

Common questions

Does Harrow or Pigeon Ponds have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Harrow scores 997 vs 986 in Pigeon Ponds. 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

Harrow
Metric
Pigeon Ponds

Price & Market

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

Rental

$85/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$100/wk
$85/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$85/wk
74.0%
Owner occupied
50.0%
9.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
184
Population
29
49
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
5
997
Avg ICSEA
986

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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