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 November 2025, the estimated population of the Harris Park statistical area (Lv2) is around 5,351 people. This reflects an increase of 308 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,043 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 5,278 in June 2024, along with 331 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 8,493 persons per square kilometer, placing Harris Park (SA2) within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 6.1% growth since the census is within 1.5 percentage points of the state's growth rate of 7.6%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 utilises 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 years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period, with the Harris Park (SA2) expected to increase by 3,556 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections. This reflects a gain of 72.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

Harris Park recorded around 128 residential properties approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 643 homes were approved, with none yet in FY-26. On average, 0.1 new residents arrived per new home over the past five financial years.

This indicates that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering greater buyer choice while supporting potential population growth above projections. The average expected construction cost of new dwellings 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 has 247.0% higher construction activity per person, indicating strong developer confidence and offering buyers greater choice. 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, indicating a low density market.

Future projections estimate Harris Park to add 3,864 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified twelve projects expected to impact the area. 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 a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 4.1% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.5%. The unemployment rate aligns with Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is similar at 62.3%. Leading employment industries include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area has a particularly high share in professional & technical services, at 1.3 times the regional level.

However, education & training has limited presence with only 4.0% of employment compared to 8.9% regionally. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.5%, while labour force also grew by 3.5%. Unemployment remained essentially unchanged during this period. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a slight rise in unemployment to 4.4%. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov-25 shows employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts indicate growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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 only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The median taxpayer income in Harris Park was $46,950 in financial year 2023. The average income was $56,337 during the same period. 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, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $51,110 and the average will be around $61,328, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Harris Park are close to the national median. The majority of residents (39.2%) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, which is similar to regional levels at 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 8.3% houses and 91.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 36.4% houses and 63.6% 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 $2,167. Median weekly rent in Harris Park was $360, compared to Sydney metro's $420. Nationally, mortgage repayments averaged $1,863 and rents were $375.

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 comprise the remaining 37.8%, with lone person households at 25.1% and group households making up 12.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

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 broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 57.2% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. This educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 32.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (23.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%).

Vocational pathways account for 18.3% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas comprising 10.7% and certificates 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 22 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 23 different routes, together facilitating 1,120 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is considered excellent, with residents generally residing within 100 meters of the nearest stop.

On average, there are 160 daily trips across all routes, translating to roughly 50 weekly trips per individual stop.

Harris Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Harris Park, with both younger and older age groups experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 49% of the total population (around 2,635 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 54.7%, which is close to the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and diabetes are the most prevalent medical conditions in Harris Park, affecting 3.7% and 3.6% of residents respectively.

About 86.0% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 79.0%. As of 2021, approximately 10.2% of Harris Park residents are aged 65 or over (around 545 people), lower than the 12.5% in Greater Sydney. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader 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. A significant majority, 80.6%, speak a language other than English at home. Hinduism is the predominant religion in Harris Park, accounting for 51.0% of the population, compared to 28.8% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry 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: 18.4%, 23.7%, and not specified for English. Notably, Lebanese (4.8%) and Filipino (2.5%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Harris Park compared to Greater Sydney's averages of 3.5% and 2.4%. Samoan representation is also higher at 0.5% versus the regional average of 0.3%.

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

Harris Park has a median age of 31 years, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Harris Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (33.6%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (7%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. From 2021 to present, the population of children aged 0-4 has increased from 5.8% to 6.7%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 has declined from 8.8% to 7.0%. The percentage of residents aged 15-24 has also decreased, from 12.8% to 11.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Harris Park's age profile. The 35-44 age group is projected to grow substantially, increasing by 908 people (102%) from 888 to 1,797.