Harvey, WA: suburb profile

The population of Harvey WA is 3,462 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Harvey is $742 per week ($38,584 per year). Median rent in Harvey is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Harvey has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Harvey has a population density of 52 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Harvey is Philippines. The most common religion is Catholic (33.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Filipino. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harvey is $1,517.

Population
3,462
Census 2021
Median income
$742/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$280/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Harvey vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Harvey is $742 a week, 8% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 447th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $280 a week, $40 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 19.6% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 44, 3 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureHarveyTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$742/wk$806/wk −8%$766/wk
Household income$1,425/wk$1,722/wk −17%$1,637/wk
Rent$280/wk$320/wk −13%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,759/mo −14%$1,733/mo
Median age4441 +3 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.6%18.6% +1.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Harvey, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Harvey Population

3,462 residents at the 2021 Census.

Harvey Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$742/wk
$38,584 per year
Ranked 4,697 of 14,663
Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
Ranked 5,374 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Harvey Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,425/wk
Median rent $280/wk
Rent to income 19.6%

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

Median rent in Harvey against your income

About $6,175 a month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $1,145/wk
Rent share 19.6%

Harvey Schools

4
schools nearby
3
government
965
avg ICSEA score
693
total students
St Anne's School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 164 students
1011
ICSEA
Harvey Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 258 students
943
ICSEA
Harvey Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 271 students
942
ICSEA
Harvey Senior High School - Harvey Senior High School Campus Government
Secondary

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

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Harvey Map

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Harvey, Western Australia: 33.0744°S, 115.9166°E

Harvey Schools (4)

People in Harvey

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (1,732) Female 50.0% (1,730)

Population Density

52
people per km²
3,462 people · 65.9 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,832
Family income/wk

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
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Philippines
11.0%
England
4.6%
Italy
2.1%
New Zealand
1.9%
China
1.5%
Taiwan
0.7%
Netherlands
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Filipino
5.3%
Italian
5.1%
Tagalog
3.2%
Mandarin
2.3%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
1.6%
Korean
0.3%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
36.1%
Australian
31.7%
Italian
15.2%
Filipino
12.2%
Scottish
6.0%
Irish
5.6%
Australian Aboriginal
3.7%
Chinese
2.3%
German
1.7%
Dutch
1.5%
New Zealander
1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
33.4%
No religion
32.7%
Anglican
12.2%
Not stated
8.8%
Christian (other)
2.7%
Church Christ
1.8%
Uniting Church
1.4%
Baptist
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.1% 1,400
Separated
3.2% 90
Divorced
8.3% 238
Widowed
8.6% 244
Never married
30.8% 879

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.5%
Couple: no children
30.6%
Couple: no children under 15
14.5%
One parent: children under 15
7.6%
One parent: no children under 15
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
28.2%
2 persons
34.8%
3 persons
14.0%
4 persons
12.4%
5 persons
7.5%
6+ persons
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Harvey

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,316 occupied private dwellings in Harvey at the 2021 Census, 30.2% were rented, 37.4% owned outright and 29.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.0% 26 dwellings
Owned outright
37.4% 492 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.1% 383 dwellings
Rented
30.2% 397 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 17 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
93.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.8%
2 bedrooms
12.7%
3 bedrooms
44.3%
4 bedrooms
36.1%
5 bedrooms
3.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.8%
$300-$449/mo
2.9%
$450-$599/mo
3.8%
$600-$799/mo
3.8%
$800-$999/mo
6.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
19.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.6%
1 vehicle
33.4%
2 vehicles
36.8%
3 vehicles
14.8%
4+ vehicles
9.4%

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

Work, income and education in Harvey

Employment

Employed full-time
37.5% 978 people
Employed part-time
18.5% 484 people
Unemployed
2.4% 63 people
Not in labour force
41.6% 1,086 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.8%
Labourers
23.3%
Professionals
14.4%
Community & Personal Service
10.4%
Managers
9.4%
Clerical & Administrative
7.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.3%
Sales Workers
3.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
10.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.0%
$4,000+/wk
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.2%
$300-$399/wk
5.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
11.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.0%
$3,500+/wk
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.7%
Did not go to work
10.1%
Car (passenger)
7.8%
Walked only
2.7%
Bus
1.0%
Truck
1.0%
Other
1.0%
Bicycle
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.4%
Bachelor Degree
24.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.7%
Certificate I/II
4.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%
Postgraduate Degree
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
27.8%
Management & Commerce
17.1%
Education
10.7%
Society & Culture
10.5%
Agriculture & Environment
8.2%
Health
8.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.0%
Architecture & Building
4.8%
Information Technology
2.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.2%
Creative Arts
1.2%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
22.4%
Secondary: Government
22.1%
Primary: Catholic
19.1%
Vocational Education
12.5%
Secondary: Catholic
9.1%
Pre-school
6.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.3%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.1%
Has need for assistance
7.0%
Need for assistance not stated
5.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
278
Arthritis
139
Diabetes
134
Asthma
108
Heart disease
101
Lung condition
84
Cancer
63
Stroke
50
Kidney disease
43
Dementia
28

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.2% 324
Did not provide
87.8% 2,325

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.6% 523
Not a volunteer
80.4% 2,142

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
2.8% 74
Never served
97.1% 2,597

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.4%
1 child
13.7%
2 children
27.2%
3 children
22.9%
4 children
9.6%
5+ children
3.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
18
1951: 1960
49
1961: 1970
89
1971: 1980
67
1981: 1990
39
1991: 2000
31
2001: 2010
125
2011: 2015
199
2016
63
2017
47
2018
60
2019
94
2020
10

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

Population Mobility

13.2%
moved in the last year
36.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,777
Moved: same area (SA2)
212
Moved from WA
161
Moved from overseas
22
Moved from QLD
12
Moved from VIC
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.4%
5: 14 hours
24.8%
15: 29 hours
12.0%
30+ hours
11.6%
Did not do domestic work
33.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.6%
Step family: no other children
11.6%
Blended family: no other children
6.1%
Intact family: other children present
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $748/wk Rent: $250/wk $30/wk less rent

Suburbs near Harvey

The closest suburb to Harvey is Brunswick (WA), 17.6 km away.

Brunswick (WA)
17.6 km away · income $612/wk · rent $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harvey

What is the population of Harvey WA?

The population of Harvey WA is 3,462 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 52 people per km². Harvey is ranked #2,148 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Harvey?

The median personal income in Harvey WA is $742 per week, or $38,584 per year. The median household income is $1,425 per week. Family income is $1,832 per week. Harvey is ranked #4,697 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Harvey?

Median rent in Harvey WA is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Harvey ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Harvey?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harvey WA 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 Harvey?

The median age in Harvey WA is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Harvey a good suburb to live in?

Harvey is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 3,462. The median income is $742/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% 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: 50615. All dollar figures in AUD.