Harkness vs Kurunjang
The verdict
Kurunjang is more affordable, with a median house price of $516K versus $565K in Harkness. Kurunjang rates higher for transport (44 vs 25). Kurunjang is closer to the coast (30.8 km vs 34.0 km).
Scores
| Harkness | Kurunjang | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 44 |
| Transport | 25 | 44 |
| Education | 45 | 41 |
| Liveability | 42 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Harkness | Kurunjang | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,463 | 10,711 |
| Median age | 30 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,752 | $1,550 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.8% | 21.8% |
| Born in Australia | 63.2% | 71.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: Harkness High Growth · Kurunjang High Growth
Property
| Harkness | Kurunjang | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $565K | $516K |
| Median unit price | $417K | $391K |
| House price YoY | -5.2% | -1.4% |
| 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
| Harkness | Kurunjang | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 81 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 217 | 271 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 209 | 233 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 497 | 429 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,210 | 3,370 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Harkness | Kurunjang | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 947 |
See the full school list on each profile: Harkness · Kurunjang
Transport
| Harkness | Kurunjang | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 25 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 134 | 122 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.9 km | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| Harkness | Kurunjang | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 23 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 34.0 km | 30.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.7 km | 36.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.3 km | 14.1 km |
Population & growth
| Harkness | Kurunjang | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,463 | 10,711 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,161 | 11,016 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,380 | 24,390 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.37% | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Harkness or Kurunjang?
Harkness has the higher residential safety score (Harkness 85/100 vs Kurunjang 81/100).
Which is more affordable, Harkness or Kurunjang?
Kurunjang is more affordable, with a median house price of $516K versus $565K.
Which has better schools, Harkness or Kurunjang?
Harkness has a higher average school ICSEA (Harkness 998 vs Kurunjang 947; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Harkness or Kurunjang?
Kurunjang has the higher transport score (Harkness 25/100 vs Kurunjang 44/100).
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