Side by sideSuburb comparison

Killcare vs Hardys Bay.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hardys Bay (1036) sits above Killcare (1034).

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

Hardys Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 1034).

Common questionsKillcare vs Hardys Bay

Common questions

Does Killcare or Hardys Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hardys Bay scores 1036 vs 1034 in Killcare. 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

Killcare
Metric
Hardys Bay

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$445/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$525/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied
16.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

4
Walk score
4
10
Transit score
0
25
Bike score
5
517
Population
233
53
Median age
59

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1034
Avg ICSEA
1036

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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