Berwick vs Harkaway
The verdict
Berwick rates higher for transport (97 vs 0). Berwick is closer to the coast (19.2 km vs 22.8 km).
Scores
BerwickHarkaway
| Berwick | Harkaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 31 |
| Transport | 97 | 0 |
| Education | 62 | 64 |
| Liveability | 89 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Berwick | Harkaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,298 | 1,011 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,113 | $2,805 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 42.0% |
| Born in Australia | 62.3% | 79.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.2 |
Growth: Berwick High Growth · Harkaway High Growth
Property
| Berwick | Harkaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $844K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $630K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -2.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Berwick | Harkaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 356 | 495 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 378 | 99 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 378 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,322 | 2,374 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Berwick | Harkaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 1 |
| Government | 9 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,071 | 1,027 |
See the full school list on each profile: Berwick · Harkaway
Transport
| Berwick | Harkaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 222 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 92 | 133 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 280 m | 5.2 km |
Liveability
| Berwick | Harkaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 32 | 0 |
| Parks | 148 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 62 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.2 km | 22.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.1 km | 40.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 560 m | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Berwick | Harkaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 50,298 | 1,011 |
| Estimated 2025 | 51,287 | 1,002 |
| Projected 2041 | 78,626 | 1,580 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.49% | -0.22% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Berwick or Harkaway?
Berwick has the higher residential safety score (Berwick 70/100 vs Harkaway 66/100).
Which has better schools, Berwick or Harkaway?
Berwick has a higher average school ICSEA (Berwick 1071 vs Harkaway 1027; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Berwick or Harkaway?
Berwick has the higher transport score (Berwick 97/100 vs Harkaway 0/100).
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