Side by sideSuburb comparison

Harston vs Stanhope South.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Harston (924) sits above Stanhope South (911).

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

Harston edges out on average school ICSEA (924 vs 911).

Common questionsHarston vs Stanhope South

Common questions

Does Harston or Stanhope South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Harston scores 924 vs 911 in Stanhope South. 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

Harston
Metric
Stanhope South

Price & Market

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

Rental

$245/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$198/wk
$230/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$168/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
167
Population
890
47
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
9
924
Avg ICSEA
911

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

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