Hartley vs Salem
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Salem (1031) sits above Hartley (1025).
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Hartley and Salem side by side
| Measure | Hartley | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 102.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 1025 | 1031 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 149 | – |
| Median age | 50 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 399 mm | 435 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.7°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
- Salem edges out on average school ICSEA (1031 vs 1025).
Hartley vs Salem: common questions
Does Hartley or Salem have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Salem scores 1031 vs 1025 in Hartley. 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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