Kurunjang vs Harkness.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $551,000 and $590,000. Kurunjang edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kurunjang (median $551,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Harkness ($590,000).
Kurunjang scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kurunjang (977) sits above Harkness (976).
For buyers
Kurunjang is the lower entry point at $551,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Kurunjang offers the higher gross rental yield (3.03% vs 2.83%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Kurunjang edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 976).
Common questions
Is Kurunjang or Harkness cheaper to buy in?
Kurunjang has the lower median house price at $551,000, roughly 7% below Harkness ($590,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kurunjang or Harkness have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kurunjang scores 977 vs 976 in Harkness. 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.
Which is more walkable, Kurunjang or Harkness?
Kurunjang scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Kurunjang or Harkness?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.03% in Kurunjang vs 2.83% in Harkness. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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