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Harrisdale
6 km²
Rapid population growth of 16.9% since 2021 has turned Harrisdale into a booming hub for young families. This is a notably young community where the typical resident is just 33, and nearly 30% of the population are children. High levels of education and professional employment have made it one of the more advantaged areas in the region. With many residents born overseas, it is a diverse and affluent suburb of Greater Perth.
Harrisdale's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Harrisdale has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is much younger than the national average, with children under 15 making up 29% of the population. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are far less common here than in the rest of the state.
Over half of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian and Chinese ancestries are particularly prominent, with 14.9% of the population born in India.
Multiculturalism is very evident here, as 44.5% of people use a language other than English at home. Punjabi is the most common non-English language, spoken by 7% of residents.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure.
Education levels are very high, with 36.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state average, and 75% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are much higher than typical for similar areas, with the typical household earning $2,412 a week. About 31% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national figure.
Residents are generally in good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions being far less common than in the rest of Australia.
The community is heavily focused on child-rearing, with 44.7% of people caring for children unpaid, a rate far above the national average.
The First Nations population is small, but those residents are noticeably younger than average and earn far more than the state and national figures.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 75.8% of families.
The suburb consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 98.5% being detached. Most of these are large family homes, as 98.4% have three or more bedrooms.
Car dependence is very high, as only 1% of homes have no motor vehicle. While most people drive to work, a small number of residents use public transport.
The area is quite mobile, with 44.4% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is well above the national average.
Employment is strong, with 78.3% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state figure. Full-time employment is also much higher than in most other areas.
Harrisdale is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage. It has seen significant recent growth, with the population increasing by 16.9% since 2021.
The area experiences higher average minimum and maximum temperatures than the state average, with annual rainfall of 699mm.
The suburb is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. Access to health services and groceries is also far above the state average.