Champion Lakes vs Harrisdale
The verdict
Champion Lakes rates higher for transport (51 vs 34). Harrisdale rates higher for liveability (92 vs 69). Harrisdale is closer to the coast (15.8 km vs 20.7 km).
Scores
| Champion Lakes | Harrisdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 65 |
| Transport | 51 | 34 |
| Education | 50 | 70 |
| Liveability | 69 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Champion Lakes | Harrisdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,355 | 11,667 |
| Median age | 41 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,812 | $2,412 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.0% | 51.0% |
| Born in Australia | 56.5% | 46.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.2 |
Growth: Champion Lakes High Growth · Harrisdale Moderate Growth
Property
| Champion Lakes | Harrisdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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
| Champion Lakes | Harrisdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 295 | 317 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 154 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,033 | 1,011 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Champion Lakes | Harrisdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,042 | 1,083 |
See the full school list on each profile: Champion Lakes · Harrisdale
Transport
| Champion Lakes | Harrisdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | 71 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 5.7 km |
Liveability
| Champion Lakes | Harrisdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 12 |
| Parks | 5 | 34 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 35 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.7 km | 15.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.2 km | 19.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 8.4 km |
Population & growth
| Champion Lakes | Harrisdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,355 | 11,667 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,577 | 13,643 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,833 | 14,574 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.87% | 3.99% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Champion Lakes or Harrisdale?
Champion Lakes has the higher residential safety score (Champion Lakes 71/100 vs Harrisdale 70/100).
Which has better schools, Champion Lakes or Harrisdale?
Harrisdale has a higher average school ICSEA (Champion Lakes 1042 vs Harrisdale 1083; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Champion Lakes or Harrisdale?
Champion Lakes has the higher transport score (Champion Lakes 51/100 vs Harrisdale 34/100).
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