Toolern Vale vs Harkness
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Harkness (976) sits above Toolern Vale (968). Toolern Vale skews owner-occupied (86%), Harkness runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Toolern Vale and Harkness side by side
| Measure | Toolern Vale | Harkness |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $590,000 |
| Median unit | – | $400,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 976 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 818 | 12,463 |
| Median age | 44 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 545 mm | 475 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°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
- 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
- Harkness edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 968).
Toolern Vale vs Harkness: common questions
Does Toolern Vale or Harkness have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Harkness scores 976 vs 968 in Toolern Vale. 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.
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