Franklin vs Harrison
The verdict
Franklin rates higher for liveability (69 vs 62). Franklin has a shorter estimated CBD commute (39 vs 40 min). On the separate residential safety score, Harrison rates higher (78 vs 59/100 in Franklin).
Scores
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| Franklin | Harrison | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 64 |
| Transport | 45 | 45 |
| Education | 89 | 88 |
| Liveability | 69 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Franklin | Harrison | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,484 | 8,244 |
| Median age | 30 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,383 | $2,636 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.9% | 64.8% |
| Born in Australia | 47.0% | 55.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Franklin High Growth · Harrison High Growth
Property
| Franklin | Harrison | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Franklin | Harrison | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 174 | 158 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 187 | 73 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 508 | 243 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,686 | 1,577 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Franklin | Harrison | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,097 | 1,083 |
See the full school list on each profile: Franklin · Harrison
Transport
| Franklin | Harrison | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Franklin | Harrison | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 18 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 109.4 km | 108.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.1 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.7 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Franklin | Harrison | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,484 | 8,244 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,491 | 7,995 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,671 | 11,755 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.02% | -0.76% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Franklin or Harrison?
Harrison has the higher residential safety score (Franklin 59/100 vs Harrison 78/100).
Which has better schools, Franklin or Harrison?
Franklin has a higher average school ICSEA (Franklin 1097 vs Harrison 1083; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Franklin or Harrison?
Franklin and Harrison have similar transport scores.
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