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 February 2026, the estimated population of Harris Park is around 5,363 people. This figure represents an increase of 320 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,043. The current resident population estimate of 5,278 by AreaSearch, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validation of additional 330 new addresses since the Census date, indicates this growth. This equates to a density ratio of 8,512 persons per square kilometer, placing Harris Park within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth rate of 6.3% since the census is within 1.5 percentage points of the state's growth rate of 7.8%, reflecting competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving this growth.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. Considering these projections, exceptional growth is predicted for Harris Park over the period from 2026 to 2041, with an expected increase of 3,121 persons, reflecting a gain of 56.6% in total population over the 17 years.

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

Harris Park recorded approximately 113 residential properties granted approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 567 homes were approved, with none yet in FY-26. On average, 0.1 new residents per year arrived for each new home over the past five financial years.

This suggests supply meets or exceeds demand, offering greater buyer choice while supporting potential population growth above projections. The average value of new dwellings was $501,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $7.3 million. Compared to Greater Sydney, Harris Park shows 213.0% higher construction activity per person, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New development consists of 1.0% standalone homes and 99.0% attached dwellings, favouring higher-density living for affordability and suitability for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The location has approximately 20 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

Future projections estimate Harris Park will add 3,036 residents by 2041. 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified twelve projects likely influencing the region. Notable ones are 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 an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 3.9%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.8%.

As of December 2025, there are 3,876 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.3% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Harris Park is 88.2%, higher than Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 33.6% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

The area specializes in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. However, education & training has limited presence at 4.0%, compared to 8.9% regionally. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 4.8% while labour force grew by 4.2%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point unemployment rate decrease. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Harris Park. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between 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.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Harris Park suburb has a median taxpayer income of $46,950 and an average income of $56,337 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. By September 2025, these figures are estimated to be approximately $51,110 (median) and $61,328 (average), accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Harris Park cluster around the national median. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 39.2% of residents (2,102 people), similar to regional levels where this cohort represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 49th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 8.3% houses and 91.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Harris Park was at 9.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 16.2% and rented ones at 74.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,750, lower than Sydney metro's $2,427. The median weekly rent figure for Harris Park was $360, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Harris Park's mortgage repayments were below 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 percent of all households, including 27.9 percent couples with children, 25.1 percent couples without children, and 6.6 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.8 percent, with lone person households at 25.1 percent and group households comprising 12.9 percent of the total. 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's educational attainment significantly exceeds national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 57.2% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This high level of educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 32.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (23.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%).

Vocational pathways account for 18.3% of qualifications, 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 serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 23 different 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. The area is predominantly residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 49%, followed by train at 32% and bus at 9%. Vehicle ownership stands at 0.5 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 33.6% of residents work from home, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency 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 indicates strong performance across Harris Park. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low for both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover was found to be relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~2,641 people), 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%), while 86.0% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 11.3% of residents aged 65 and over (606 people), which is 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 a population where 79.6% were born overseas, with 80.6% speaking languages other than English at home. Hinduism is the predominant religion in Harris Park, comprising 51.0%, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestral groups are Indian (32.7%), Other (30.9%), and English (7.9%).

Notably, Lebanese (4.8%) and Filipino (2.5%) groups have higher representation in Harris Park than regionally.

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

Harris Park's median age is 32 years, which is notably younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and lower than the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Harris Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (32.9%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 65-74 has increased from 4.6% to 5.9%, while those aged 75-84 have risen from 2.3% to 3.6%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 8.8% to 7.0%, and those aged 15-24 have dropped from 12.8% to 11.5%. Demographic projections indicate that Harris Park's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 35-44 age group, which is expected to increase by 84%, adding 740 residents to reach a total of 1,625.