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Population
An assessment of population growth drivers in Harris Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
Harris Park's population is estimated at around 6,157 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 1,114 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,043 people in the suburb of Harris Park. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 6,156 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 331 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 9,773 persons per square kilometer, placing Harris Park in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 22.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (7.1%) and SA3 area averages, marking it as a growth leader. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year for areas not covered by this data. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from these aggregations for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with Harris Park expected to increase by 4,019 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 65.3% in total over the 16 years.
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Development
AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Harris Park among the top 30% 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 so far in FY-26. The population has fallen during this period, but development activity has been adequate relative to the decline, which is positive for buyers.
New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $501,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. In FY-26, $7.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Greater Sydney, Harris Park shows 176.0% higher construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New development consists of 1.0% standalone homes and 99.0% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living and creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. There are approximately 19 people per dwelling approval in Harris Park, indicating an expanding market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Harris Park is projected to add 4,018 residents by 2041.
Development is keeping pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.
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Development applications around Harris Park
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Infrastructure
Harris Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Powerhouse Parramatta, Novus on Harris, Cosmopolitan by Deicorp Parramatta, and Civic Link Block 3. The following list details those most relevant:.
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Parramatta Metro Station - Sydney Metro West
A new underground metro station forming part of the 24 km Sydney Metro West line, doubling rail capacity between Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. Tunnelling between Westmead and the CBD was completed in December 2025 by the Gamuda Australia and Laing O'Rourke Consortium (GLC). The Parramatta Integrated Station Development (ISD) contract - covering station construction plus four over and adjacent buildings comprising approximately 100 dwellings, offices, retail and public spaces - is expected to be awarded in 2026, with two consortia shortlisted: Gamuda/Billbergia/MTR Corporation and Lendlease Construction/Lendlease Development. John Holland is delivering 60 km of track and the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility. Metro Trains West Consortium (MTR Corporation and CRRC) was awarded the combined trains, systems, maintenance and operations contract in January 2026. The station will feature full accessibility, platform screen doors, 24-hour operation, and interchange with Parramatta Light Rail and bus services. Planning approval for over and adjacent station development was granted by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in 2025. Line opening is targeted for 2032.
Powerhouse Parramatta
Powerhouse Parramatta is a major NSW Government cultural infrastructure project on the Parramatta River foreshore. The new museum will deliver about 18,000 sqm of exhibition and public space across seven large presentation spaces, the Lang Walker Family Academy, rooftop public areas, productive gardens and an observatory for astronomy education. Construction is being managed by Lendlease and reached 95 percent complete in February 2026, with fitout and public domain works progressing ahead of opening in late 2026.
Royal Parramatta Private Hospital
A proposed 24-storey private hospital development designed to address the healthcare shortfall in Western Sydney. The facility will include 120 to 130 hospital beds, six operating theatres, day surgery units, maternity services, and a perioperative suite. The architectural design by fjcstudio and Gray Puksand features a vertical village concept with biophilic terraces and the integration of a historic heritage house at the base of the tower.
Parramatta CBD Growth Centre
A transformative urban renewal project establishing Parramatta as Sydney's dual CBD. The precinct integrates the $3.5 billion Parramatta Square commercial hub, the $1.1 billion Powerhouse Parramatta museum (opening late 2026), and the new Sydney Metro West station. Ongoing works in 2026 include the $21 million Civic Link green boulevard and deep excavation for the underground metro station, ultimately supporting 43,000 jobs and 12,000 new dwellings.
Civic Link Block 3
Civic Link Block 3 is the City of Parramatta Council project transforming Horwood Place into a pedestrian and cycling green boulevard between George Street and Phillip Street. The project will permanently close part of Horwood Place to traffic and deliver wider paths, 38 mature native trees, more than 3000 shrubs and groundcover, rain gardens, seating, play and dining elements, and the 130 metre Ribbon social spine. It forms the central block of the wider Civic Link corridor connecting Parramatta Square, Sydney Metro West, Powerhouse Parramatta and the Parramatta River. Stage 1 Phillip Street early works are planned for 2026 and Stage 2 Horwood Place main works are forecast to continue through to the end of 2027, subject to site and weather conditions.
2 Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta - Detailed SSDA
State Significant Development for a mixed-use build-to-rent precinct at 2 Fitzwilliam Street in the Parramatta CBD, opposite Parramatta Station and beside the bus interchange. The proposal includes two residential towers of 40 and 48 storeys above a shared podium, about 703 build-to-rent apartments including affordable rental housing, a 217-key Crowne Plaza hotel, retail and resident amenities such as rooftop pool, wellness areas, co-working spaces, multipurpose rooms and outdoor cinema. NSW Planning lists the application as more information required during assessment.
8 Phillip Street
A landmark 65-level mixed-use tower developed by Coronation Property and designed by Woods Bagot. The project integrates 388 luxury apartments with a 269-room 5-star QT Hotel, featuring a rooftop bar, pool, and fine dining. It includes the adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed St Andrews Church Hall and represents a key component of Parramattas CBD urban renewal. The tower topped out in late 2025 and is scheduled for completion in 2026.
Novus on Harris
Novus on Harris is a 34-storey build-to-rent development in Parramatta CBD by Novus and M&G Real Estate, with Versatile Construction appointed as builder. The project includes over 200 rental apartments, a three-storey retail and commercial podium, three basement levels, resident amenities, rooftop communal areas, public domain works and flood mitigation measures. Construction has commenced, with basement retention works leading into tower construction and practical completion estimated for 2027.
Employment
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 3.9% in the past year, showing an estimated employment growth of 5.0%. As of December 2025, 4,120 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.3% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.
Workforce participation is high at 79.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 33.6% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.
However, education & training has limited presence at 4.0% compared to the regional 8.9%. Local employment opportunities appear limited, as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 5.0%, labour force by 4.5%, reducing unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney's employment grew by 2.2% and labour force by 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand in Harris Park. National employment is projected 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 indicates 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.
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Income
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment
Harris Park suburb had a median taxpayer income of $46,950 and an average of $56,337 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Sydney's median income being $60,817 and average income at $83,003. By March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $51,795 (median) and $62,151 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, Harris Park's household, family, and personal incomes are around the national median. Income analysis shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 39.2% of residents (2,413 people), similar to regional levels where this cohort represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.3% of income remaining, ranking at the national median. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.
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Housing
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 data, consisted of 8.3% houses and 91.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area 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 was $1,750, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in the area 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.
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Household Composition
Harris Park features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 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 account for 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.
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Local Schools & Education
The educational profile of Harris Park exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics
Harris Park's educational attainment is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 57.2% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). The area's most common university-level qualification is the Bachelor degree at 32.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 23.3%. Vocational pathways account for 18.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 7.6%.
Educational participation in Harris Park is 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.
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Transport
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 are served by 23 routes providing 1,120 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically living within 100 meters of the nearest stop. Most commuting is outward-bound due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode 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 averages 160 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 44 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
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. Private health cover was found to be relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~3,032 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.
The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and diabetes, impacting 3.7 and 3.6% of residents respectively. 86.0% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 10.0% of residents aged 65 and over (615 people), which is lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
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, practiced by 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%).
These percentages are significantly higher than the regional averages of 3.6%, 16.0%, and 19.0% respectively. Notably, Lebanese ancestry is overrepresented at 4.8% in Harris Park compared to 2.6% regionally, Filipino at 2.5% (vs 2.0%), and Samoan at 0.5% (vs 0.5%).
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Age
Harris Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide
Harris Park has a median age of 30 years, which is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Harris Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (36.0%), but fewer residents aged 45-54 (6.9%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has increased from 33.3% to 36.0%, while the proportions of those aged 5-14 and 15-24 have decreased from 8.8% to 6.8% and 12.8% to 10.8%, respectively. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Harris Park's age profile will change significantly, with the 35-44 age cohort projected to expand by 956 people (an 89% increase) from 1,071 to 2,028 residents.