Side by sideSuburb comparison

North Parramatta vs Harris Park.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Parramatta (1093) sits above Harris Park (1061). North Parramatta skews owner-occupied (42%), Harris Park runs more rental-dense (25% 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

North Parramatta edges out on average school ICSEA (1093 vs 1061).

Common questionsNorth Parramatta vs Harris Park

Common questions

Does North Parramatta or Harris Park have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Parramatta scores 1093 vs 1061 in Harris Park. 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

North Parramatta
Metric
Harris Park

Price & Market

$1,680,000
Median house
$625,000
Median unit
+15.5%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
42 days
Days on market

Rental

$420/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$425/wk
$390/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$360/wk
42.0%
Owner occupied
25.0%
54.0%
Renter occupied
71.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
40
Transit score
40
100
Bike score
100
12,064
Population
5,043
38
Median age
31

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1093
Avg ICSEA
1061

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).