Harrington Park vs Oran Park
The verdict
Oran Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.57M in Harrington Park. Harrington Park rates higher for liveability (72 vs 59). Oran Park rates higher for education (60 vs 54). Harrington Park is closer to the coast (32.8 km vs 34.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Harrington Park rates higher (100 vs 93/100 in Oran Park).
Scores
| Harrington Park | Oran Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 48 |
| Transport | 32 | 28 |
| Education | 54 | 60 |
| Liveability | 72 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Harrington Park | Oran Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,332 | 17,624 |
| Median age | 35 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,014 | $2,349 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.0% | 41.1% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 62.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 3.3 |
Growth: Harrington Park Stable · Oran Park High Growth
Property
| Harrington Park | Oran Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.57M | $1.18M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $788K |
| House price YoY | 4.7% | 12.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Harrington Park | Oran Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 38 | 62 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 75 | 91 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 188 | 352 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,733 | 3,002 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Harrington Park | Oran Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 1,042 |
See the full school list on each profile: Harrington Park · Oran Park
Transport
| Harrington Park | Oran Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 32 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 126 | 122 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.8 km | 7.4 km |
Liveability
| Harrington Park | Oran Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 5 |
| Parks | 23 | 30 |
| Playgrounds | 18 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 18 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.8 km | 34.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 46.6 km | 44.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 9.0 km |
Population & growth
| Harrington Park | Oran Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,332 | 17,624 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,449 | 25,461 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,689 | 31,869 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.22% | 9.63% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Harrington Park or Oran Park?
Harrington Park has the higher residential safety score (Harrington Park 100/100 vs Oran Park 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Harrington Park or Oran Park?
Oran Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.57M.
Which has better schools, Harrington Park or Oran Park?
Oran Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Harrington Park 1035 vs Oran Park 1042; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Harrington Park or Oran Park?
Harrington Park has the higher transport score (Harrington Park 32/100 vs Oran Park 28/100).
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