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Barwang vs Harden

The verdict

Harden is more affordable, with a median house price of $360K versus $999K in Barwang. Barwang rates higher for education (47 vs 30). Harden rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Barwang is closer to the coast (202.6 km vs 208.0 km).

Scores

BarwangHarden
BarwangHarden
Overall2242
Transport064
Education4730
Liveability2231

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BarwangHarden
Population1391,900
Median age4652
Median household income (wk)$1,875$973
Bachelor degree or higher29.4%17.7%
Born in Australia82.7%84.6%
Avg household size2.62.1

Growth: Barwang Stable · Harden Stable

Property

BarwangHarden
Median house price$999K$360K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not available-6.8%
Median rent — house (wk)$460$450
Rental yield (house)Data not available6.4%
Days on market (house)Data not available25

Median price history

Safety

BarwangHarden
Residential safety score53
Break & enter dwelling /100k0263
Motor vehicle theft /100k0105
Domestic assault /100k0842
Total incidents /100k (all)06,263

Total incidents over time

Schools

BarwangHarden
Total schools03
Government02
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available939

See the full school list on each profile: Barwang · Harden

Transport

BarwangHarden
Transport score064
Train stations03
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)15.5 km790 m

Liveability

BarwangHarden
Summer max temp28.0°C31.5°C
Winter max temp11.5°C13.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)620570
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants05
Parks04
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming poolsData not available2
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)202.6 km208.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)259.0 km271.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)16.3 km1.4 km

Population & growth

BarwangHarden
Population (2021)1391,900
Estimated 20251421,936
Projected 20411461,994
Annual growth rate0.54%0.47%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Barwang or Harden?

Harden is more affordable, with a median house price of $360K versus $999K.

Which has better public transport, Barwang or Harden?

Harden has the higher transport score (Barwang 0/100 vs Harden 64/100).

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Data sources

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