Side by sideSuburb comparison

Toolamba West vs Harston.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Toolamba West (928) sits above Harston (924).

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

Toolamba West edges out on average school ICSEA (928 vs 924).

Common questionsToolamba West vs Harston

Common questions

Does Toolamba West or Harston have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Toolamba West scores 928 vs 924 in Harston. 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

Toolamba West
Metric
Harston

Price & Market

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

Rental

$245/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$245/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$230/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
87.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
110
Population
167
35
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
12
928
Avg ICSEA
924

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

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