Victoria · Suburb Profile

Harston VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Harston VIC is 167 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Harston is $809 per week ($42,068 per year). Median rent in Harston is $230 per week ($997 per month). Harston has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Harston has a population density of 3.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harston is $1,370.

There were 7 recorded offences in Harston in 2025-25, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

Harston Map

📍

Loading map…

Harston Population

residents (Census 2021)

Harston Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$809/wk

$42,068 per year

#3449 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$230/wk

$997 per month

#6811 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

🏡

Mortgage

$1,370/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Harston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (87) Female 48.5% (82)

Population Density

3.9

people per km²

167 people · 42.8 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,035

Family income/wk

Harston 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Harston Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

60.0% 33 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

40.0% 22 dwellings

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

Harston Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Harston Religion

No Religion

50.3%

Catholic

14.5%

Anglican

11.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

7.3%

Not stated

6.1%

Uniting Church

6.1%

Pentecostal

2.4%

Eastern Orthodox

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Harston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.7%

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

Harston Employment

💼

Employed full-time

51.2% 65 people

⏰

Employed part-time

21.3% 27 people

🏠

Not in labour force

27.6% 35 people

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

Harston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.5%

Bachelor Degree

14.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.1%

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

Harston Occupation

Managers

41.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.6%

Professionals

15.7%

Sales Workers

9.8%

Community & Personal Service

7.8%

Labourers

5.9%

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

Harston Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

30.2%

Engineering

20.9%

Management & Commerce

18.6%

Health

9.3%

Education

7.0%

Society & Culture

7.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.0%

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

Harston Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Harston Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

9.7%

$500-$649/wk

8.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.1%

$4,000+/wk

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Harston Marital Status

💍

Married

57.4% 81

📋

Divorced

12.1% 17

🕊️

Widowed

2.8% 4

👤

Never married

27.7% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Harston Ancestry

English

34.6%

Australian

32.1%

Irish

9.7%

Scottish

7.6%

Italian

4.6%

Greek

3.8%

German

3.4%

New Zealander

2.1%

Other

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Harston School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

43.3%

Secondary — Catholic

20.0%

Pre-school

13.3%

Primary — Catholic

13.3%

Vocational Education

10.0%

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

Harston Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.7% 12

✅

No need for assistance

96.3% 311

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

Harston Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

11.3% 15

—

Not a volunteer

88.7% 118

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Harston Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

26.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

53.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Harston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.3%

Did not go to work

12.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

7.6%

Walked only

5.1%

Truck

3.8%

Other

3.8%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

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

Harston Car Ownership

1 vehicle

5.5%

2 vehicles

38.2%

3 vehicles

23.6%

4+ vehicles

32.7%

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

Harston Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.1%

2 bedrooms

7.6%

3 bedrooms

54.5%

4 bedrooms

27.3%

6+ bedrooms

4.5%

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

Harston Population Mobility

4.2%

moved in the last year

24.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Harston Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

322

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Harston Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Mental health

Asthma

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

Harston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

11.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,500+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Harston Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.0%

Couple — children under 15

35.6%

Couple — no children under 15

21.5%

One parent — children under 15

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Harston Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.5% 18

—

Did not provide

86.5% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Harston Children Ever Born

No children

12.5%

1 child

12.5%

2 children

47.5%

3 children

27.5%

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

Harston When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Harston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.6%

5–14 hours

38.6%

15–29 hours

11.4%

30+ hours

15.9%

Did not do domestic work

20.5%

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

Harston Household Size

1 person

18.6%

2 persons

47.5%

3 persons

13.6%

4 persons

11.9%

5 persons

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Harston Where Residents Moved From

Same address

158

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Harston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Harston Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total

Property Damage

Theft

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Harston Schools

schools nearby

government

848

avg ICSEA score

total students

Harston Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-5 · 7 students

848

ICSEA

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

View all schools in Harston with map →

Harston Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,781/wk

Median Rent $230/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.9%

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

If you earn X in Harston

Your weekly income

≈ $7,718/month

Median rent $230/wk

Left after rent $1,551/wk

Rent share 12.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Nhill

Income: $717/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $30/wk

Stawell

Income: $658/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $20/wk

St Helena

Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $67/wk

Terang

Income: $651/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $5/wk

Yallourn North

Income: $659/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $10/wk

Tongala

Income: $656/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $30/wk

Nichols Point

Income: $885/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $5/wk

Strathmerton

Income: $662/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $20/wk

Harston vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Darlington (Vic.)

Pop: 84 Income: $725/wk Rent: $155/wk

Bochara

Pop: 84 Income: $660/wk Rent: $180/wk

Bete Bolong

Pop: 84 Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $125/wk

Irrewillipe East

Pop: 84 Income: $700/wk Rent: $238/wk

Lilliput

Pop: 84 Income: $900/wk Rent: $300/wk

Newbury

Pop: 84 Income: $669/wk

Compare Harston

Harston vs Darlington (Vic.) →Harston vs Bochara →Harston vs Bete Bolong →Harston vs Irrewillipe East →

Frequently Asked Questions About Harston

What is the population of Harston VIC?

The population of Harston VIC is 167 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.9 people per km².Harston is ranked #7,456 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Harston?

The median personal income in Harston VIC is $809 per week, or $42,068 per year.The median household income is $1,781 per week.Family income is $2,035 per week.Harston is ranked #3,449 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Harston?

Median rent in Harston VIC is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 12.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Harston ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Harston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harston VIC is $1,370. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Harston?

The median age in Harston VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Harston a good suburb to live in?

Harston is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 167.The median income is $809/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

📊 Australian Average Salary 🏘️ Australian House Prices 🌆 Melbourne Cost of Living

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21144. All dollar figures in AUD.