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Harefield NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Harefield, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Harefield NSW is 165 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Harefield is $1,166 per week ($60,632 per year). Median rent in Harefield is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Harefield has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Harefield has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harefield is $2,770.

There were 1 recorded offences in Harefield in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (1 offences).

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Harefield Population

residents (Census 2021)

Harefield Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,166/wk

$60,632 per year

#509 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

34years

4 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,770/mo

Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Harefield Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (83) Female 50.6% (85)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

165 people · 205.6 km²

Households

3.3

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,860

Family income/wk

Harefield Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Harefield Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.3% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.7% 17 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Harefield Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Harefield Religion

Catholic

43.7%

No Religion

20.4%

Anglican

18.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

8.4%

Not stated

7.8%

Baptist

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Harefield Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

70.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Harefield Employment

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Employed full-time

64.1% 66 people

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Employed part-time

22.3% 23 people

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Not in labour force

13.6% 14 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Harefield Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

40.5%

Certificate III/IV

35.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Postgraduate Degree

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Harefield Occupation

Managers

27.1%

Professionals

25.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.6%

Clerical & Administrative

7.1%

Community & Personal Service

7.1%

Sales Workers

5.9%

Labourers

5.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Harefield Field of Study

Health

23.3%

Agriculture & Environment

20.5%

Engineering

17.8%

Society & Culture

11.0%

Education

8.2%

Management & Commerce

8.2%

Architecture & Building

5.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Harefield Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Harefield Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

24.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.2%

$4,000+/wk

24.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Harefield Marital Status

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Married

60.9% 78

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Separated

3.9% 5

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Divorced

7.0% 9

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Never married

28.1% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Harefield Ancestry

Australian

33.6%

English

23.6%

Scottish

13.1%

Irish

12.7%

German

10.0%

Other

3.9%

Italian

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Harefield School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

25.0%

Pre-school

18.2%

Secondary — Catholic

18.2%

Primary — Government

13.6%

Vocational Education

11.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Harefield Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.5% 11

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No need for assistance

96.5% 306

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Harefield Volunteering

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Volunteer

33.6% 38

—

Not a volunteer

66.4% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Harefield Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

42.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Harefield How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

96.0%

Did not go to work

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Harefield Car Ownership

2 vehicles

50.0%

3 vehicles

27.5%

4+ vehicles

22.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Harefield Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

8.9%

3 bedrooms

19.6%

4 bedrooms

48.2%

5 bedrooms

16.1%

6+ bedrooms

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Harefield Population Mobility

14.8%

moved in the last year

17.5%

moved in the last 5 years

1.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

79.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Harefield Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

305

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Harefield Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Lung condition

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Harefield Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.4%

$3,500+/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Harefield Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.7%

Couple — no children

25.5%

Couple — no children under 15

12.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Harefield Military Service

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Previously served

2.7% 3

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Never served

97.3% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Harefield Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.8% 15

—

Did not provide

86.2% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Harefield Children Ever Born

No children

28.9%

1 child

18.4%

3 children

34.2%

4 children

18.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Harefield Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.7%

5–14 hours

35.5%

15–29 hours

13.1%

30+ hours

15.0%

Did not do domestic work

17.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Harefield Household Size

1 person

6.5%

2 persons

39.1%

3 persons

8.7%

4 persons

17.4%

5 persons

15.2%

6+ persons

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Harefield Where Residents Moved From

Same address

132

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Harefield Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.8%

Step family — no other children

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Harefield Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Harefield Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,035/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Harefield

Your weekly income

≈ $13,152/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $2,735/wk

Rent share 9.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cobar

Income: $937/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $100/wk

South Coogee

Income: $958/wk Rent: $207/wk Save: $93/wk

Harefield vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bohnock

Pop: 83 Income: $661/wk Rent: $250/wk

Codrington (NSW)

Pop: 83 Income: $532/wk Rent: $250/wk

Corunna

Pop: 83 Income: $537/wk Rent: $300/wk

Dargan

Pop: 83 Income: $615/wk

Daysdale

Pop: 83 Income: $715/wk Rent: $60/wk

Kamarah

Pop: 83 Income: $545/wk Rent: $100/wk

Compare Harefield

Harefield vs Bohnock →Harefield vs Codrington (NSW) →Harefield vs Corunna →Harefield vs Dargan →

Frequently Asked Questions About Harefield

What is the population of Harefield NSW?

The population of Harefield NSW is 165 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Harefield is ranked #7,482 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Harefield?

The median personal income in Harefield NSW is $1,166 per week, or $60,632 per year.The median household income is $3,035 per week.Family income is $2,860 per week.Harefield is ranked #509 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Harefield?

Median rent in Harefield NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 9.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Harefield ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Harefield?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harefield NSW is $2,770. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Harefield?

The median age in Harefield NSW is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Harefield a good suburb to live in?

Harefield is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 165.The median income is $1,166/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11860. All dollar figures in AUD.