Harvey

Harvey has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Harvey's population is around 10,342 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,033 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,309. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 10,257 in June 2024 and 92 validated new addresses since the Census date. Harvey's growth rate of 11.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 51.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors. 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 utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Population projections indicate an above median growth for regional areas across the nation, with Harvey expected to expand by 1,689 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 15.5% over the 17 years.

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

Harvey has recorded approximately 61 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 308 homes were approved, with a further 37 approved in FY26 so far. On average, each dwelling built over these five financial years attracted three new residents per year, indicating healthy demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes was $281,000 during this period. Additionally, commercial approvals totalling $19.7 million have been registered in the current financial year, suggesting steady commercial investment activity. Harvey maintains similar construction rates per person relative to the rest of WA, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas.

Recent building activity has consisted entirely of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 184 people per approval, Harvey reflects a developing area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Harvey is projected to add 1,604 residents by 2041. Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Harvey has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified 56 potential impact projects. Key initiatives are Forrest Highway Intersection Improvements, Kemerton Battery Energy Storage System, Binningup Development (Fiveight), and Myalup-Wellesley Road Upgrade. Relevant projects are listed below.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Harvey ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Harvey has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. Its unemployment rate is 3.3%, in line with the Rest of WA's rate, and it has seen an estimated employment growth of 6.5% over the past year as of September 2025.

There are 5,667 employed residents, with a workforce participation rate matching Rest of WA's 59.4%. Key sectors include manufacturing, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction, with manufacturing being particularly strong at 3.5 times the regional level compared to mining's limited presence at 8.3% versus regionally at 11.7%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data analysis. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment increased by 6.5%, labour force grew by 6.1%, and unemployment decreased by 0.4 percentage points.

In contrast, Rest of WA had employment growth of 1.4% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Harvey's employment should increase by 4.5% over five years and 10.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Harvey's employment mix.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Harvey SA2 median taxpayer income was $54,658 in financial year 2022, with an average of $66,422. This is slightly above the national average. Rest of WA had a median income of $57,323 and an average income of $71,163 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth, estimated median income for Harvey SA2 as of September 2025 is approximately $62,419, with an average of $75,854. According to Census 2021 data, household, family and personal incomes in Harvey rank modestly, between the 33rd and 35th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 30.6% (3,164 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to regional levels at 31.1%. After housing expenses, 86.1% of income remains for other expenses.

Harvey is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Harvey, as per the latest Census evaluation, 94.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 5.1% comprising semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwelling types. This compares to Non-Metro WA's 88.1% houses and 11.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Harvey stood at 39.5%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 36.0% and rented dwellings 24.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harvey was $1,690, exceeding Non-Metro WA's average of $1,616. The median weekly rent figure in Harvey was recorded at $280, compared to Non-Metro WA's $300. Nationally, Harvey's median monthly mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Harvey has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 73.2% of all households, including 29.1% couples with children, 32.7% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 26.8%, with lone person households at 24.3% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which matches the average for the Rest of WA.

Harvey faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 13.7%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.4%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 8.6% and certificates at 33.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.3% in primary, 9.5% in secondary, and 1.6% in tertiary education.

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

Harvey has eight active public transport stops currently operating, with a variety of bus services available. These stops are served by four different routes in total, offering 21 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is considered limited in the area, with residents generally located about 8490 meters away from their nearest transport stop.

On average, service frequency across all routes is around three trips per day, which equates to approximately two weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Harvey is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Harvey faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 52%, leading that of the average SA2 area (~5,419 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.0%) and mental health issues (8.0%). Sixty-six point eight percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.4% across Rest of WA. Eighteen point eight percent of residents are aged 65 and over (1,947 people), higher than the 17.6% in Rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

In terms of cultural diversity, Harvey records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Harvey has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 21.6% of its population born overseas and 11.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Harvey, comprising 53.8% of people, compared to 45.9% across Rest of WA. The top three ancestry groups are English (32.5%), Australian (28.5%), and Italian (8.4%).

Notably, Filipino representation is higher than average at 3.7%, while New Zealand and Dutch remain similar to regional averages at 0.9% and 1.6% respectively.

Harvey hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Harvey is 43 years, which is slightly higher than Rest of WA's average of 40 years and also above Australia's median age of 38 years. Comparing Harvey with Rest of WA, the 15-24 age group is notably more prevalent at 12.0%, while the 5-14 age group is less common at 10.9%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 10.7% to 13.2% of Harvey's population, with the 15 to 24 cohort increasing from 10.8% to 12.0%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 12.7% to 10.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic shifts in Harvey. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to expand by 643 people (47%), growing from 1,365 to 2,009 individuals. Meanwhile, the 85+ and 75 to 84 age groups are expected to experience population declines.