Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Harrison
3 km²
High incomes and strong job security define Harrison, where the typical household earns $2,636 a week. This is a young, rapidly growing community that has added about 3,800 people since 2011, with the typical resident being just 31. It is a diverse and well-educated suburb, shaped by a large population of overseas-born residents and a high proportion of families with children. This blend of professional success and young families creates a distinct, upwardly mobile character within the ACT.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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This is a noticeably young area where 23% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Seniors make up only 4.1% of the population, which is far below the Australian figure.
Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 41.4% of people born abroad, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian and Chinese ancestry are particularly prominent alongside Australian and English roots.
Language diversity is very high, with 42.5% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the ACT average. This is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.
About 39.8% of people report no religion, which is around the middle for similar areas and close to the national figure. Hinduism is the next most common faith at 10.7%.
The community is highly qualified, with 48.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also very high at 83.5%.
Household earnings are among the highest for similar areas, with 40.2% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family weekly income is $2,878, well above the national figure.
Residents are generally healthy; only 18.6% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Very few people, just 2.3%, need help with daily activities.
Unpaid childcare is common, with 32.9% of people caring for children, well above the national figure. A high 8.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
A small First Nations population of 90 people lives here, with a typical personal income of $1,231, which is far above the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home, a little above the national average. Most households are couples with children, who make up 68.5% of families.
Renting is very common here, with 45.4% of households renting, far above the national average. The typical weekly rent is $450, which is a little above the national figure.
Public transport use for commuting is among the highest for similar areas at 8.1%. However, most people still drive to work, with 60.1% being car drivers.
The area is highly mobile, with 54.3% of people moving in the last five years, well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.2% of the population.
Job security is strong, with 79.9% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Public administration and safety is the most common industry at 30.5%.
Harrison is among the most advantaged areas in the region, ranking 10 out of 10 for overall advantage and education and job skills.
The area experiences average minimum temperatures of 6.7 degrees, which is a little above the ACT average, and annual rainfall of 780mm.
While every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is far below the ACT average for access to groceries and health services.