Harwood vs James Creek
The verdict
Harwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $556K versus $803K in James Creek. Harwood rates higher for liveability (19 vs 14). James Creek rates higher for education (43 vs 34).
Scores
HarwoodJames Creek
| Harwood | James Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 30 |
| Transport | 35 | 35 |
| Education | 34 | 43 |
| Liveability | 19 | 14 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Harwood | James Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 346 | 257 |
| Median age | 45 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,101 | $1,774 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.5% | 27.8% |
| Born in Australia | 87.9% | 76.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Harwood Stable · James Creek Stable
Property
| Harwood | James Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $556K | $803K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $480 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 99 |
Median price history
Safety
| Harwood | James Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 867 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,647 | 3,502 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Harwood | James Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Harwood · James Creek
Transport
| Harwood | James Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 35 |
| 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) | 3.8 km | 4.3 km |
Liveability
| Harwood | James Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.2 km | 11.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 532.1 km | 527.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 3.9 km |
Population & growth
| Harwood | James Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 346 | 257 |
| Estimated 2025 | 367 | 273 |
| Projected 2041 | 363 | 270 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.48% | 1.52% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Harwood or James Creek?
Harwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $556K versus $803K.
Which has better public transport, Harwood or James Creek?
Harwood and James Creek have similar transport scores.
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