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Suburb comparison

Ambarvale vs Harrington Park — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Harrington Park commands a $591K premium on median property price over Ambarvale; Ambarvale is $120/wk cheaper per week to rent; Ambarvale has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Camden

Ambarvale

2560

Camden

Harrington Park

2567

MetricAmbarvaleHarrington Park
Median house price$849K$1.44M
Median unit price$555K
Median weekly rent$580/wk$700/wk
Annual price growth+8.8%-2.0%
SEIFA advantage decile1/1010/10
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage91.8%43.3%
Schools in postcode249

Choose Ambarvale if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house
  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
  • School options within walking distance matter

Choose Harrington Park if...

  • Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
  • Harrington Park leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics

Common questions

Is Ambarvale or Harrington Park more expensive?
Harrington Park has the higher median house price ($1.44M) compared with $849K in Ambarvale.
Which is better for renters — Ambarvale or Harrington Park?
Median weekly rent is $580/wk in Ambarvale and $700/wk in Harrington Park, making Ambarvale the more affordable rental market.
Is Ambarvale or Harrington Park at higher flood risk?
Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Ambarvale vs Harrington Park?
Ambarvale has 24 schools in the postcode, and Harrington Park has 9. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Ambarvale 2560Harrington Park 2567