Moving to Harrington Park NSW 2567
What the official numbers say about living in Harrington Park — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $550 a week, against a median household income of $3,014 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Harrington Park grew 75% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (7,638 → 13,332 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Arabic, Italian, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Harrington Park sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (59% of workers), while 40% work from home.
Nearest train station: Macarthur, 7.5 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Camden Airport, 4.9 km west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 47 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 28 schools · 12 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 54 parks — see them all on the Harrington Park profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Harrington Park Public School 150 m · St Justin's Catholic Parish Primary School 1.6 km · Saint Benedict's Catholic College 1.7 km · Narellan Public School 1.9 km · Yandelora School 2 km · Barramurra Public School 2.4 km · Macarthur Anglican School 2.4 km · Magdalene Catholic College 2.6 km
Groceries: Coles 1.5 km · Aldi 1.7 km · Woolworths 1.8 km · Woolworths 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Fairfax Reserve 350 m · Forest Reserve 550 m · Halcyon Reserve 600 m · Four Seasons Park 700 m · Perry Reserve 750 m · Murdoch Reserve 900 m · Macleay Reserve 900 m · Salter Reserve 900 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Harrington Park, most often seen first: Common Myna · Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Magpie-lark · Australian Raven · Dusky Moorhen.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Harrington Park, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Park here | 13,332 | — | 10/10 | 20% |
| Narellan | 3,358 | — | 3/10 | 6% |
| Oran Park | 17,624 | — | 9/10 | 2% |
| Smeaton Grange | 16 | — | 9/10 | 7% |
| Narellan Vale | 6,931 | — | 7/10 | 5% |
| Catherine Field | 2,609 | — | 8/10 | 12% |
| Cobbitty | 4,206 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Camden — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Macarthur — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2567 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Harrington Park profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $550 a week.
The population grew 75% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 7,638 people to 13,332. It sits about 47 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Macarthur station is roughly 7.5 km away. Local government is Camden council, and the federal seat is Macarthur.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Harrington Park vs Narellan · Harrington Park vs Oran Park.
Nearby guides: Narellan · Oran Park · Smeaton Grange · Narellan Vale · Catherine Field · Cobbitty.
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