Harrison, ACT 2914 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Harrison is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2914, home to 8,244 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 15 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,244
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $2,636 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,207 /week
- Median family income
- $2,878 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Unincorporated ACT
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Australian Capital Territory
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Fenner
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Good Shepherd Primary School
- Amaroo School
- Amaroo School
- Amaroo School
- Ngunnawal Primary
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- Good Shepherd PS, Burdekin Av
- Amaroo School, Katherine Av
- Amaroo Primary School Bus Bay
- Ngunnawal PS Wanganeen Av
- Neville Bonner PS, Mabo Blvd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 18 restaurants
- 103 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 3 supermarkets
- 32 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 16.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 3,114 resolvable premises in Harrison. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 153 across Harrison in the year to Q4 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 39 violent offences, 37 theft, 35 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Harrison?
Harrison (ACT 2914) had 8,244 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Harrison?
The median advertised rent in Harrison is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Harrison?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Harrison covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Good Shepherd Primary School (0.4 km), Amaroo School (0.8 km), Amaroo School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Harrison?
Harrison is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Harrison?
Across the surrounding area, 153 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (39), theft (37), other (35). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Harrison?
In Harrison, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (16.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Harrison?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Harrison centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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