Harrisdale

Harrisdale lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Harrisdale's population is around 14,179 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,512 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,667 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,792 in June 2024 and an additional 333 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,457 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Harrisdale's growth rate of 21.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 41.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

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 growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Anticipating future population dynamics, Harrisdale is forecast to increase by 4,133 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 26.4% over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Harrisdale has received approximately 88 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 441 homes. As of FY26, 52 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 5.7 people move to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. This high demand coupled with limited new supply typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings in Harrisdale is $189,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options. In the current financial year, commercial approvals have reached $4.3 million, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Harrisdale records around 67% of building activity per person and ranks among the 47th percentile nationally in terms of assessed areas, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice and interest in existing properties.

All recent development has consisted of detached houses, preserving Harrisdale's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With approximately 348 people moving to the area for each dwelling approval, Harrisdale exhibits a developed market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Harrisdale is projected to grow by 3,746 residents by 2041. Current development levels appear aligned with future requirements, suggesting stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Harrisdale has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Harrisdale North Residential Estate, Harrisdale North Skeet Balannup Precinct, Harrisdale Green Estate, and The Village Harrisdale. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Harrisdale performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Harrisdale has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, lower than Greater Perth's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.6%. As of September 2025, 8,312 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6% below Greater Perth's rate. Workforce participation is high at 78.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%.

Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Construction employs 7.9% of local workers, lower than Greater Perth's 9.3%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, while labour force also increased by 2.6%. Unemployment remained essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9% and unemployment rose marginally. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Harrisdale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Harrisdale SA2 has a high national income level according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2022. Its median taxpayer income is $63,528 and average income stands at $74,542. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020 respectively. Based on a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $72,549 (median) and $85,127 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes rank highly in Harrisdale, between the 84th and 88th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 42.7% of locals (6,054 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 32.0%. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 34.3% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 16.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 86th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Harrisdale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Harrisdale's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 98.6% houses and 1.4% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Perth metro's 90.0% houses and 10.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Harrisdale stood at 11.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 68.2% and rented ones at 20.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, surpassing the Perth metro average of $1,750. Median weekly rent in Harrisdale was $420, higher than Perth's $305. Nationally, Harrisdale's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Harrisdale features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 87.7% of all households, including 57.7% couples with children, 19.0% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 12.3%, with lone person households at 10.9% and group households making up 1.4%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Educational achievement in Harrisdale places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Harrisdale's educational attainment is notably high, with 38.6% of residents aged 15 and above having university qualifications, compared to 22.7% in the broader SA3 area and 27.9% in Western Australia as a whole. This indicates a significant educational advantage for Harrisdale residents. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 25.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 32.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 12.5% and certificates for 19.5%.

Educational participation is high in Harrisdale, with 35.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.8% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Harrisdale has 37 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses running along three different routes. In total, these routes facilitate 678 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of public transport in Harrisdale is rated as good, with residents on average located about 200 meters from the nearest transport stop. On an average day, there are 96 trips across all routes, which amounts to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.

Harrisdale's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Harrisdale demonstrates excellent health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover is high at approximately 56% (around 8,011 people), compared to 53.3% in Greater Perth.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.0% and 4.8% respectively. Around 83.5% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than the 72.1% across Greater Perth. Harrisdale has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 6.4% (906 people), compared to 12.8% in Greater Perth. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention.

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

Harrisdale's cultural diversity is notable, with 45.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 51.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 38.6%. Hinduism is significantly overrepresented at 12.9%, compared to Greater Perth's average of 5.0%.

Ancestry-wise, Harrisdale has higher percentages for Other (19.7%) and Indian (13.4%), but lower percentages for English (18.8%) and Australian (15.5%) compared to regional averages. Other notable differences include South African at 1.8% and Sri Lankan at 1.2%.

Harrisdale's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Harrisdale's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Harrisdale has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (23.4%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.1%). This 35-44 concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 9.9% to 12.6%, while the 45-54 cohort has increased from 10.7% to 12.6%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has declined from 15.2% to 11.8%, and the 0-4 age group has dropped from 9.5% to 7.1%. Population forecasts for Harrisdale in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to grow by 67%, adding 1,191 residents to reach a total of 2,981. In contrast, the number of residents aged 35-44 is expected to decrease by 244.