Side by sideSuburb comparison

Monarto South vs Hartley.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hartley (1025) sits above Monarto South (931). Hartley skews owner-occupied (102%), Monarto South runs more rental-dense (89% owner).

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

Hartley edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 931).

Common questionsMonarto South vs Hartley

Common questions

Does Monarto South or Hartley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hartley scores 1025 vs 931 in Monarto 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

Monarto South
Metric
Hartley

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$115/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$150/wk
89.0%
Owner occupied
102.0%
9.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
152
Population
149
40
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
11
931
Avg ICSEA
1025

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

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