Overall score
Harkness
35.7/100
Kurunjang
30.6/100
Harkness vs Kurunjang, VIC Suburb Comparison
Harkness for families and schools; Kurunjang for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HarknessKurunjang
Crime rate
Harkness
45.4 / 1k
Kurunjang
76.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Harkness
34
Kurunjang
40
Population
Harkness
12,463
Kurunjang
10,711
Metric leadHarkness 5Kurunjang 62 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Harkness | Kurunjang |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.7/100 | 30.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.5/100 | 52.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.4 / 1k | 76.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 37 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 40 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 22 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 10.3% |
| Population | 12,463 | 10,711 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Harkness reads as a practical metro established suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm; Kurunjang is a practical metro established suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm. Harkness sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Kurunjang is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Harkness is stronger for a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook; Kurunjang answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Harkness, while Kurunjang remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.