Brookfield vs Harkness
The verdict
Brookfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $559K versus $565K in Harkness. Brookfield rates higher for transport (51 vs 25). Brookfield is closer to the coast (31.0 km vs 34.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Harkness rates higher (85 vs 77/100 in Brookfield).
Scores
| Brookfield | Harkness | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 37 |
| Transport | 51 | 25 |
| Education | 48 | 45 |
| Liveability | 61 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brookfield | Harkness | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,782 | 12,463 |
| Median age | 32 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,642 | $1,752 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.7% | 27.8% |
| Born in Australia | 60.9% | 63.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Growth: Brookfield High Growth · Harkness High Growth
Property
| Brookfield | Harkness | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $559K | $565K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $417K |
| House price YoY | -0.3% | -5.2% |
| 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
| Brookfield | Harkness | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 77 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 380 | 217 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 176 | 209 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 352 | 497 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,996 | 3,210 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brookfield | Harkness | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,040 | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brookfield · Harkness
Transport
| Brookfield | Harkness | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 130 | 134 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 5.9 km |
Liveability
| Brookfield | Harkness | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 20 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.0 km | 34.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.2 km | 40.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.8 km | 10.3 km |
Population & growth
| Brookfield | Harkness | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,782 | 12,463 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,559 | 13,161 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,552 | 28,380 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.75% | 1.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brookfield or Harkness?
Harkness has the higher residential safety score (Brookfield 77/100 vs Harkness 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Brookfield or Harkness?
Brookfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $559K versus $565K.
Which has better schools, Brookfield or Harkness?
Brookfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Brookfield 1040 vs Harkness 998; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brookfield or Harkness?
Brookfield has the higher transport score (Brookfield 51/100 vs Harkness 25/100).
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