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Harwood NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Harwood, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Harwood NSW is 346 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Harwood is $593 per week ($30,836 per year). Median rent in Harwood is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Harwood has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Harwood has a population density of 14.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Harwood is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Filipin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harwood is $1,300.
There were 5 recorded offences in Harwood in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).
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Harwood Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Harwood Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Harwood Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Harwood Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Harwood Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Harwood Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Harwood Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Harwood Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Harwood Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Harwood Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Harwood Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Harwood Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Harwood Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Harwood Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Harwood School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Harwood Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Harwood Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Harwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Harwood How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Harwood Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Harwood Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Harwood Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Harwood Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Harwood Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Harwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Harwood Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Harwood Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Harwood Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Harwood Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Harwood When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Harwood Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Harwood Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Harwood Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Harwood Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Harwood Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Harwood Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harwood
What is the population of Harwood NSW?
The population of Harwood NSW is 346 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.7 people per km².Harwood is ranked #5,710 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Harwood?
The median personal income in Harwood NSW is $593 per week, or $30,836 per year.The median household income is $1,101 per week.Family income is $1,346 per week.Harwood is ranked #7,193 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Harwood?
Median rent in Harwood NSW is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 30.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Harwood ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Harwood?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harwood NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Harwood?
The median age in Harwood NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Harwood a good suburb to live in?
Harwood is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 346.The median income is $593/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.0% 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: 11872. All dollar figures in AUD.