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Harrietville VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Harrietville, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Harrietville VIC is 488 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Harrietville is $902 per week ($46,904 per year). Median rent in Harrietville is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Harrietville has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Harrietville has a population density of 4.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Harrietville is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harrietville is $1,517.

There were 10 recorded offences in Harrietville in 2025-25, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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Harrietville Population

residents (Census 2021)

Harrietville Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$902/wk

$46,904 per year

#2104 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

#5154 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: —

Harrietville Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.1% (260) Female 46.9% (230)

Population Density

4.2

people per km²

488 people · 117.0 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,897

Family income/wk

Harrietville 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

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Harrietville Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.8% 63 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.2% 54 dwellings

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

Harrietville Country of Birth

Australia

97.4%

England

2.6%

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

Harrietville Religion

No Religion

55.6%

Not stated

17.3%

Catholic

12.3%

Anglican

9.3%

Uniting Church

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Judaism

0.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Harrietville Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

63.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.1%

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

Harrietville Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Harrietville Employment

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Employed full-time

39.6% 124 people

⏰

Employed part-time

30.0% 94 people

🏠

Not in labour force

30.4% 95 people

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

Harrietville Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.8%

Bachelor Degree

27.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.6%

Postgraduate Degree

8.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.6%

Certificate I/II

2.6%

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

Harrietville Occupation

Professionals

23.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.3%

Managers

21.8%

Labourers

10.1%

Community & Personal Service

9.5%

Clerical & Administrative

5.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.5%

Sales Workers

3.4%

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

Harrietville Field of Study

Management & Commerce

16.9%

Engineering

15.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

14.1%

Education

13.6%

Society & Culture

11.3%

Health

9.0%

Architecture & Building

7.9%

Agriculture & Environment

6.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.3%

Creative Arts

2.3%

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

Harrietville Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Harrietville Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$500-$649/wk

7.6%

$650-$799/wk

6.9%

$800-$999/wk

4.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.6%

$4,000+/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Harrietville Marital Status

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Married

44.0% 179

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Separated

1.5% 6

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Divorced

8.1% 33

🕊️

Widowed

3.9% 16

👤

Never married

42.5% 173

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Harrietville Ancestry

English

32.9%

Australian

26.7%

Irish

11.5%

Scottish

9.4%

Other

5.2%

Dutch

4.2%

Italian

3.0%

German

2.3%

Chinese

1.4%

New Zealander

1.2%

Polish

1.2%

Welsh

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Harrietville School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

47.6%

Secondary — Government

27.0%

Vocational Education

14.3%

Pre-school

11.1%

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

Harrietville Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.0% 16

✅

No need for assistance

98.0% 789

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

Harrietville Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

31.9% 106

—

Not a volunteer

68.1% 226

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Harrietville Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

8.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Harrietville How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

58.5%

Did not go to work

16.5%

Walked only

15.4%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Bicycle

1.6%

Truck

1.6%

Other

1.6%

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

Harrietville Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.5%

1 vehicle

23.4%

2 vehicles

43.0%

3 vehicles

17.7%

4+ vehicles

13.3%

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

Harrietville Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.2%

2 bedrooms

24.1%

3 bedrooms

43.0%

4 bedrooms

21.5%

5 bedrooms

3.2%

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

Harrietville Population Mobility

18.0%

moved in the last year

42.7%

moved in the last 5 years

1.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Harrietville Indigenous Population

0.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

794

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Harrietville Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Arthritis

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Harrietville Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

16.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Harrietville Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.5%

Couple — children under 15

34.8%

Couple — no children under 15

14.4%

One parent — children under 15

8.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Harrietville Military Service

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Previously served

5.6% 19

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Never served

94.4% 319

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Harrietville Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.9% 39

—

Did not provide

88.1% 289

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Harrietville Children Ever Born

No children

30.2%

1 child

8.6%

2 children

46.8%

3 children

14.4%

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

Harrietville When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Harrietville Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.2%

5–14 hours

35.4%

15–29 hours

17.1%

30+ hours

12.9%

Did not do domestic work

18.3%

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

Harrietville Household Size

1 person

24.0%

2 persons

47.4%

3 persons

11.7%

4 persons

13.6%

5 persons

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Harrietville Where Residents Moved From

Same address

328

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Harrietville Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.3%

Step family — no other children

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Harrietville Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 10 total

Assault

Theft

Drug Offences

Property Damage

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Harrietville Schools

schools nearby

government

1097

avg ICSEA score

total students

Harrietville Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 29 students

1097

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Harrietville Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.8%

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

If you earn X in Harrietville

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $1,335/wk

Rent share 17.8%

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Harrietville vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Merrijig (Mansfield - Vic.)

Pop: 721 Income: $775/wk Rent: $320/wk

Warrenheip

Pop: 721 Income: $735/wk Rent: $229/wk

Goornong

Pop: 718 Income: $739/wk Rent: $245/wk

Poowong

Pop: 717 Income: $759/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bullengarook

Pop: 714 Income: $910/wk Rent: $300/wk

Toora (Vic.)

Pop: 713 Income: $489/wk Rent: $230/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harrietville

What is the population of Harrietville VIC?

The population of Harrietville VIC is 488 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.2 people per km².Harrietville is ranked #5,066 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Harrietville?

The median personal income in Harrietville VIC is $902 per week, or $46,904 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,897 per week.Harrietville is ranked #2,104 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Harrietville?

Median rent in Harrietville VIC is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Harrietville ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Harrietville?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harrietville VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Harrietville?

The median age in Harrietville VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Harrietville a good suburb to live in?

Harrietville is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 488.The median income is $902/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 21142. All dollar figures in AUD.