Harris Park · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Harris Park

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

More than 71% of households rent in Harris Park, a rate far above the national figure. This high proportion of renters is paired with a landscape dominated by apartments, meaning most residents live in smaller, high-density homes.

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📍 Harris Park, Suburb / Locality

Where Harris Park sits — Median rent (weekly)

$360 ▲ +16.1%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Harris Park — higher than 73% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Harris Park$360
2150, NSW $425
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $360, which is higher than most areas but a little below the New South Wales figure. Monthly home-loan payments are usually $1,750, which is also higher than most areas but slightly lower than the state average.

$360 ▲ +16.1%

Higher than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $310
  • 2016: $390
  • 2021: $360

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,750 ▲ +11.0%

Higher than 58% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,576
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $1,750

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Harris Park, $350–$549 is the majority at 55%; $200–$349 is next at 31%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Harris Park splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (37%) and $1,800–$2,999 (34%), with Under $1,000 at 15%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is the primary way people live here, with 71.5% of households renting, which is far above the national figure of 30.6%. Conversely, homes owned outright make up only 9.7%, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

71.5% ▲ +7.7%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 66.3%
  • 2016: 70.7%
  • 2021: 71.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

9.7% ▼ -7.4%

Lower than 98% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 10.4%
  • 2016: 9.1%
  • 2021: 9.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Harris Park, Rented is the majority at 71%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 15%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Apartments make up 85% of the housing stock, while separate houses are far less common at only 8.3%. Because three-bedroom homes are rare, the area has a high density of 1.2 people per bedroom, which is well above the national figure.

1.20 ▼ -20.0%

Higher than 96% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.50
  • 2016: 1.40
  • 2021: 1.20

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

8.3% ▼ -9.5%

Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 9.1%
  • 2016: 8.7%
  • 2021: 8.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

15.2% ▲ +8.0%

Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 14.0%
  • 2016: 14.3%
  • 2021: 15.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Harris Park, Flat or apartment is the majority at 85%; Separate house is next at 8%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Harris Park, 2 bedrooms is the majority at 76%; 3 bedrooms is next at 12%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Harris Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11867/harris-park/topic/housing-dwellings