Harristown vs South Toowoomba
The verdict
South Toowoomba rates higher for education (56 vs 46). South Toowoomba is closer to the coast (113.0 km vs 115.4 km).
Scores
HarristownSouth Toowoomba
| Harristown | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 52 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 46 | 56 |
| Liveability | 90 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Harristown | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,081 | 5,512 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,158 | $1,354 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.9% | 37.9% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 77.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Harristown — · South Toowoomba —
Property
| Harristown | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $550 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Harristown | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 892 | 889 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 308 | 308 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,417 | 6,417 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Harristown | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 1,005 |
See the full school list on each profile: Harristown · South Toowoomba
Transport
| Harristown | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 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) | 65.3 km | 62.9 km |
Liveability
| Harristown | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.8°C | 16.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 720 | 720 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 6 |
| Parks | 18 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 13 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 115.4 km | 113.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 109.0 km | 106.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Harristown | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,081 | 5,512 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,557 | 5,609 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.29% | 0.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Harristown or South Toowoomba?
Harristown and South Toowoomba have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Harristown or South Toowoomba?
South Toowoomba has a higher average school ICSEA (Harristown 963 vs South Toowoomba 1005; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Harristown or South Toowoomba?
Harristown and South Toowoomba have similar transport scores.
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