Harris Park

An assessment of population growth drivers in Harris Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Harris Park is around 5,363, reflecting a 6.3% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 5,043 people. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 5,278 as of June 2024 and an additional 330 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density is 8,512 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Harris Park's growth rate since the census is within 1.5 percentage points of the state's (7.8%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted for Harris Park over this period, with an expected increase of 3,547 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 71.8% in total population over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Harris Park among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Harris Park has recorded around 128 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past 5 financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 643 homes have been approved, with no new approvals so far in FY-26. On average, over these 5 years, 0.1 new residents per year arrived for each new home approved, indicating that supply is meeting or surpassing demand.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings during this period was $501,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, $7.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Harris Park shows 247.0% higher construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and indicating strong developer confidence in the area. New development consists of 1.0% standalone homes and 99.0% attached dwellings, focusing on higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The location has approximately 18 people per dwelling approval, suggesting a low density market. Future projections estimate Harris Park to add 3,848 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate.

Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Harris Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

AreaSearch has identified a total of 12 projects likely to impact the area significantly due to their influence on local infrastructure. Key projects include Powerhouse Parramatta, Civic Link Parramatta, 114-118 Harris Street Development, and Parramatta Metro Station - Sydney Metro West. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment performance in Harris Park has been broadly consistent with national averages

Harris Park has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 4.1% as of September 2025. The area saw estimated employment growth of 3.7% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 3,841 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate in line with Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation was higher at 88.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Census responses indicated that 33.6% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

The area had a particular specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, education & training had limited presence at 4.0%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 3.7% while labour force grew by 3.6%, with unemployment remaining largely unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a slight rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Harris Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Harris Park suburb shows median taxpayer income of $46,950 and average income of $56,337 based on latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Sydney's median income at $60,817 and average income at $83,003. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $51,110 and average income $61,328, considering Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Harris Park cluster around the 50th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 39.2% of residents (2,102 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning with regional levels where this cohort represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 49th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Harris Park features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Harris Park's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 8.3% houses and 91.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Harris Park stood at 9.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 16.2% and rented ones at 74.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,750, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Harris Park was $360, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Harris Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Harris Park features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.2% of all households, including 27.9% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 6.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.8%, with lone person households at 25.1% and group households comprising 12.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Harris Park exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Harris Park has notably higher educational attainment than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 57.2% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. This indicates a significant educational advantage for the area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 32.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (23.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%).

Vocational pathways account for 18.3%, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 7.6%. Educational participation is notably high, with 35.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.3% in tertiary education, 7.5% in primary education, and 3.2% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Harris Park has 25 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 23 routes, providing a total of 1,120 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 100 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the most used mode of transport at 49%, followed by train at 32% and bus at 9%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.5 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 33.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 160 trips per day, equating to approximately 44 weekly trips per individual stop.

Harris Park's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Harris Park. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts. Approximately 49% of the total population (~2641 people) had private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were mental health issues (3.7%) and diabetes (3.6%), with 86.0% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The area had 10.9% of residents aged 65 and over (584 people), lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Harris Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Harris Park has one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 79.6% of its residents born overseas and 80.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Harris Park is Hinduism, practiced by 51.0% of the population, significantly higher than the 5.2% average across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Harris Park are Indian (32.7%), Other (30.9%), and English (7.9%).

These figures are substantially higher than their respective regional averages: Indian at 3.6%, Other at 16.0%, and English at 19.0%. Notably, Lebanese ancestry is overrepresented in Harris Park at 4.8% compared to the regional average of 2.6%. Similarly, Filipino ancestry stands at 2.5%, slightly higher than the regional average of 2.0%. Samoan ancestry remains consistent with the regional average, both at 0.5%.

Harris Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Harris Park has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and significantly lower than the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Harris Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (32.8%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the percentage of Harris Park's population aged 65-74 has grown from 4.6% to 5.8%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 5-14 has declined from 8.8% to 7.1%, and the percentage of those aged 15-24 has dropped from 12.8% to 11.3%. Demographic modeling indicates that Harris Park's age profile is expected to change significantly by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 35-44 cohort, which is predicted to increase by 100%, adding 899 residents to reach a total of 1,795.