Side by sideSuburb comparison

Paddys River vs Harman.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Harman (1054) sits above Paddys River (1052).

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

Harman edges out on average school ICSEA (1054 vs 1052).

Common questionsPaddys River vs Harman

Common questions

Does Paddys River or Harman have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Harman scores 1054 vs 1052 in Paddys River. 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

Paddys River
Metric
Harman

Price & Market

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

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
$540/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$459/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

6
Walk score
6
0
Transit score
0
90
Bike score
90
Population
8,255
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1052
Avg ICSEA
1054

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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