Harolds Cross NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Harolds Cross NSW is 79 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Harolds Cross is $1,140 per week ($59,280 per year). Median rent in Harolds Cross is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Harolds Cross has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Harolds Cross has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harolds Cross is $2,275.

There were 1 recorded offences in Harolds Cross in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (1 offences).

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Harolds Cross Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Harolds Cross Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,140/wk
$59,280 per year
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Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,275/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Harolds Cross Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (38) Female 51.3% (40)

Population Density

1.1
people per km²
79 people · 74.5 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$3,250
Family income/wk

Harolds Cross Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Harolds Cross Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
56.3% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
43.8% 14 dwellings

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

Harolds Cross Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Harolds Cross Religion

No Religion
56.0%
Catholic
17.3%
Anglican
16.0%
Not stated
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Harolds Cross Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
83.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.9%

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

Harolds Cross Employment

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Employed full-time
47.5% 29 people
Employed part-time
21.3% 13 people
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Not in labour force
31.1% 19 people

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

Harolds Cross Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
32.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
20.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.3%
Certificate III/IV
16.3%
Postgraduate Degree
14.3%

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

Harolds Cross Occupation

Managers
37.9%
Professionals
20.7%
Clerical & Administrative
17.2%
Sales Workers
13.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.3%

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

Harolds Cross Field of Study

Society & Culture
34.5%
Engineering
24.1%
Management & Commerce
20.7%
Health
10.3%
Creative Arts
10.3%

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

Harolds Cross Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Harolds Cross Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
21.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
26.1%
$4,000+/wk
34.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Harolds Cross Marital Status

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Married
51.4% 38
↔️
Separated
4.1% 3
📋
Divorced
10.8% 8
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Never married
33.8% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Harolds Cross Ancestry

English
34.7%
Australian
28.8%
Irish
11.9%
Scottish
10.2%
German
4.2%
Other
4.2%
Italian
3.4%
Chinese
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Harolds Cross School & University Attendance

Pre-school
50.0%
Primary — Government
50.0%

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

Harolds Cross Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.8% 4
No need for assistance
97.2% 137

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

Harolds Cross Volunteering

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Volunteer
34.4% 22
Not a volunteer
65.6% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Harolds Cross Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Harolds Cross How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.3%
Did not go to work
18.8%

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

Harolds Cross Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.4%
2 vehicles
38.2%
3 vehicles
14.7%
4+ vehicles
14.7%

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

Harolds Cross Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
26.7%
3 bedrooms
43.3%
4 bedrooms
30.0%

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

Harolds Cross Population Mobility

16.7%
moved in the last year
32.8%
moved in the last 5 years
72.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Harolds Cross Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
144
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Harolds Cross Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3
Asthma
3
Heart disease
3
Mental health
3

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

Harolds Cross Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.0%
$1-$149/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
6.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
15.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
25.0%
$3,500+/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Harolds Cross Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.2%
Couple — children under 15
32.7%
Couple — no children under 15
21.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Harolds Cross Military Service

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Previously served
6.2% 4
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Never served
93.8% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Harolds Cross Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
23.2% 16
Did not provide
76.8% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Harolds Cross Children Ever Born

No children
61.1%
2 children
22.2%
3 children
16.7%

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

Harolds Cross When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Harolds Cross Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.1%
5–14 hours
24.6%
15–29 hours
31.6%
30+ hours
12.3%
Did not do domestic work
10.5%

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

Harolds Cross Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
36.7%
3 persons
10.0%
4 persons
10.0%
5 persons
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Harolds Cross Where Residents Moved From

Same address
60
Moved from NSW
10
Moved from overseas
4
Moved from ACT
3

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

Harolds Cross Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Harolds Cross Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Harolds Cross Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,374/wk
Median Rent $320/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.5%

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

If you earn X in Harolds Cross

≈ $10,287/month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $2,054/wk
Rent share 13.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Harolds Cross vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harolds Cross

What is the population of Harolds Cross NSW?

The population of Harolds Cross NSW is 79 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Harolds Cross?

The median personal income in Harolds Cross NSW is $1,140 per week, or $59,280 per year.The median household income is $2,374 per week.Family income is $3,250 per week.

How much is rent in Harolds Cross?

Median rent in Harolds Cross NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 13.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Harolds Cross?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harolds Cross NSW is $2,275. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Harolds Cross?

The median age in Harolds Cross NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Harolds Cross a good suburb to live in?

Harolds Cross is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 79.The median income is $1,140/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11862. All dollar figures in AUD.