Melton vs Harkness
Melton (median $510,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Harkness ($590,000).
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Melton and Harkness side by side
| Measure | Melton | Harkness |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $510,000 | $590,000 |
| Median unit | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $365/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 976 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 12,463 |
| Median age | – | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 457 mm | 475 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.8°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
Melton 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 Melton (980) sits above Harkness (976).
- For buyers
- Melton is the lower entry point at $510,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Melton edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 976).
Melton vs Harkness: common questions
Is Melton or Harkness cheaper to buy in?
Melton has the lower median house price at $510,000, roughly 14% below Harkness ($590,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Melton or Harkness have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Melton scores 980 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, Melton or Harkness?
Melton 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.
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