Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Harrington Park
6 km²
Weekly household incomes in Harrington Park are far above the national figure, marking it as a highly affluent community. It is a young, family-oriented area where the typical resident is just 36, and children under 15 make up a much higher share of the population than in most places. This focus on families is seen in the large homes and the high number of parents providing unpaid childcare. The neighborhood is predominantly made up of separate houses and a workforce with high levels of professional and managerial roles.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
25 schools within reach make Harrington Park convenient for families.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with 23.6% of residents being children under 15. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 9.4%, a figure well below the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people (20.2%) compared to New South Wales and the rest of the country.
English is the primary language for 79.5% of the population. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still well below the state average.
Religious affiliation is common here, with 66.9% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion (21.8%) is far below the national figure.
About 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the state and national averages. The area has a high number of residents who completed Year 12, at 58.4%.
Income levels are among the highest in the region, with 45.8% of households earning over $3,000 a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,913 is far above the national figure.
Residents are generally healthier than in most areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (23.8%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities.
Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 34.1% of people providing unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.
First Nations residents in this area have a much lower typical age (19 years) and far higher household incomes than those in the wider state or nation.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.4 people per dwelling. Most households consist of couples with children (75.8%), and very few people live alone.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 98.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much less common than in the state average, while typical mortgage payments are among the highest around.
Car use is essential, as only 0.6% of people commute by public transport and very few homes lack a vehicle. A significant 31.3% of the workforce operates from home.
The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years and fewer recent overseas arrivals than in most other Australian areas.
More adults here are working or looking for work (71.0%) than in most similar areas. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.8%, with a strong presence of professionals and managers.
This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage compared to all other areas. Population growth has been very slow since 2021.
The area experiences higher annual rainfall than the New South Wales average and maintains a typical maximum temperature around 24.8 degrees.
While most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is less walkable than the state average, particularly regarding access to schools and health services.