Moving to Harris Park NSW 2150
What the official numbers say about living in Harris Park — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $360 a week, against a median household income of $1,779 a week.
About 26% of homes are owner-occupied and 73% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Harris Park grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,033 → 5,043 people).
Around 62% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, Nepal, China; most spoken languages besides English: Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Harris Park scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (40% of workers), while 37% work from home.
Nearest train station: Harris Park, 300 m south-west.
Nearest light rail stop: Robin Thomas, 600 m north.
Nearest bus interchange: Parramatta EA, 1.8 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Parramatta Ferry Wharf, 900 m north.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 11.5 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 19 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 84 schools · 263 cafes & restaurants · 29 supermarkets · 101 parks — see them all on the Harris Park profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Oliver's Primary School 300 m · Maronite College of the Holy Family Parramatta 350 m · Rosehill Primary School 700 m · Matrix Education Parramatta Campus 700 m · Parramatta Public School 700 m · Arthur Phillip High School 750 m · Rosehill Public School Preschool 800 m · Macarthur Girls High School 1 km
Groceries: Patel Brothers 50 m · Handy Market 100 m · Little India Supermarket 200 m · Jay Hind Supermarket 200 m · Pathan SuperMarket 250 m · Radhe 250 m · Sai Grocery Mart 350 m · Desiworld Supermarket Parramatta 400 m
Parks and reserves: Rosella Park 200 m · Experiment Farm Reserve 350 m · James Ruse Reserve 450 m · Jubilee Park 500 m · Hambledon Cottage Reserve 550 m · Swann Reserve 550 m · Robin Thomas Reserve 550 m · Junction Street Plaza 650 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Harris Park, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · Australian Raven · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Harris Park, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Park here | 5,043 | — | 6/10 | 11% |
| Parramatta | 30,211 | — | 9/10 | 13% |
| Rosehill | 4,047 | — | 7/10 | 10% |
| Granville | 16,716 | — | 3/10 | 9% |
| Holroyd | 1,248 | — | 8/10 | 12% |
| North Parramatta | 12,064 | — | 8/10 | 32% |
| Mays Hill | 1,902 | — | 7/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Parramatta — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Parramatta — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2150 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Harris Park profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $360 a week, and about 73% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,033 people to 5,043. It sits about 19 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Harris Park station is roughly 0.3 km away. Local government is Parramatta council, and the federal seat is Parramatta.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Harris Park vs Rosehill · Harris Park vs Granville.
Nearby guides: Parramatta · Rosehill · Granville · Holroyd · North Parramatta · Mays Hill.
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