Chatsworth vs Harwood
The verdict
Harwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $556K versus $705K in Chatsworth. Chatsworth rates higher for transport (73 vs 35). Harwood rates higher for liveability (19 vs 14).
Scores
ChatsworthHarwood
| Chatsworth | Harwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 29 |
| Transport | 73 | 35 |
| Education | 35 | 34 |
| Liveability | 14 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chatsworth | Harwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 157 | 346 |
| Median age | 57 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,152 | $1,101 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.4% | 16.5% |
| Born in Australia | 91.7% | 87.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Chatsworth Stable · Harwood Stable
Property
| Chatsworth | Harwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $705K | $556K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $465 | $480 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chatsworth | Harwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 867 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,911 | 6,647 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chatsworth | Harwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 943 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chatsworth · Harwood
Transport
| Chatsworth | Harwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 35 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 3.8 km |
Liveability
| Chatsworth | Harwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.4 km | 11.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 535.0 km | 532.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.9 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Chatsworth | Harwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 157 | 346 |
| Estimated 2025 | 167 | 367 |
| Projected 2041 | 165 | 363 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.56% | 1.48% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Chatsworth or Harwood?
Harwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $556K versus $705K.
Which has better schools, Chatsworth or Harwood?
Chatsworth has a higher average school ICSEA (Chatsworth 977 vs Harwood 943; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chatsworth or Harwood?
Chatsworth has the higher transport score (Chatsworth 73/100 vs Harwood 35/100).
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