Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Harris River WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Harris River, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Harris River WA is 98 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Harris River is $875 per week ($45,500 per year). Median rent in Harris River is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Harris River has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Harris River has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harris River is $2,167.

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Harris River Population

residents (Census 2021)

Harris River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$875/wk

$45,500 per year

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Harris River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (52) Female 48.0% (48)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

98 people · 156.1 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,750

Family income/wk

Harris River 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Harris River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

34.6% 9 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

65.4% 17 dwellings

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

Harris River Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Harris River Religion

No Religion

43.6%

Catholic

20.8%

Anglican

14.9%

Not stated

11.9%

Christian (other)

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Harris River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.7%

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

Harris River Employment

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Employed full-time

39.8% 33 people

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Employed part-time

25.3% 21 people

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Not in labour force

34.9% 29 people

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

Harris River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.7%

Bachelor Degree

17.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

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

Harris River Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

57.7%

Managers

19.2%

Professionals

11.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.5%

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

Harris River Field of Study

Engineering

52.2%

Health

30.4%

Architecture & Building

17.4%

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

Harris River Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Harris River Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

14.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

37.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

11.1%

$4,000+/wk

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Harris River Marital Status

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Married

62.0% 49

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Divorced

6.3% 5

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Never married

31.6% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Harris River Ancestry

English

36.4%

Australian

31.0%

Scottish

13.2%

Irish

9.3%

French

3.9%

German

3.1%

Welsh

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Harris River School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

31.3%

Secondary — Catholic

18.8%

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

Harris River Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.9% 12

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No need for assistance

93.1% 161

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

Harris River Volunteering

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Volunteer

34.1% 28

—

Not a volunteer

65.9% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Harris River Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

57.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Harris River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.0%

Did not go to work

20.0%

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

Harris River Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.2%

2 vehicles

48.5%

3 vehicles

21.2%

4+ vehicles

12.1%

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

Harris River Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.8%

3 bedrooms

26.5%

4 bedrooms

52.9%

5 bedrooms

8.8%

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

Harris River Population Mobility

19.5%

moved in the last year

24.4%

moved in the last 5 years

6.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Harris River Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

180

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Harris River Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Arthritis

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

Harris River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.5%

$1-$149/wk

6.9%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.2%

$3,500+/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Harris River Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.0%

Couple — children under 15

30.0%

Couple — no children under 15

13.8%

One parent — children under 15

6.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Harris River Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 3

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Never served

96.1% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Harris River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.1% 6

—

Did not provide

91.9% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Harris River Children Ever Born

No children

43.8%

1 child

18.8%

2 children

18.8%

3 children

18.8%

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

Harris River When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Harris River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.7%

5–14 hours

31.8%

15–29 hours

15.3%

30+ hours

9.4%

Did not do domestic work

18.8%

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

Harris River Household Size

1 person

8.6%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

25.7%

4 persons

8.6%

5 persons

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Harris River Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Harris River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Harris River Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,374/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.7%

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

If you earn X in Harris River

Your weekly income

≈ $10,287/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $2,024/wk

Rent share 14.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $708/wk Rent: $335/wk Save: $15/wk

Silver Sands

Income: $705/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $10/wk

Kojonup

Income: $793/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $150/wk

Hopetoun (WA)

Income: $748/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $100/wk

Little Grove

Income: $749/wk Rent: $295/wk Save: $55/wk

Mira Mar

Income: $782/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $50/wk

Boyanup

Income: $745/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $30/wk

Lower King

Income: $727/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $30/wk

Harris River vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Carrolup

Pop: 49 Income: $1,149/wk

Coblinine

Pop: 49 Income: $695/wk

Collins

Pop: 49 Income: $675/wk

Exmouth Gulf

Pop: 49 Income: $949/wk Rent: $210/wk

Gillingarra

Pop: 49 Income: $1,458/wk Rent: $192/wk

Jilakin

Pop: 49 Income: $1,550/wk

Compare Harris River

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harris River

What is the population of Harris River WA?

The population of Harris River WA is 98 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Harris River?

The median personal income in Harris River WA is $875 per week, or $45,500 per year.The median household income is $2,374 per week.Family income is $2,750 per week.

How much is rent in Harris River?

Median rent in Harris River WA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 14.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Harris River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harris River WA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Harris River?

The median age in Harris River WA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Harris River a good suburb to live in?

Harris River is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 98.The median income is $875/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.7% 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: 50612. All dollar figures in AUD.