Harden, NSW 2587 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Harden is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2587, home to 1,900 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Hilltops local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 271 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,900
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $973 /week
- Median personal income
- $550 /week
- Median family income
- $1,331 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Hilltops
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Shortland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $910
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Murrumburrah High School
- Murrumburrah Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 10 bus stops
- Albury St At East St
- Harden Station, Coach Stop
- Harden Station, Platform 1
- Murrumburrah High School, Station St
- Lucan St At Queen St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 3 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 8 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 83.1% of the 1,181 resolvable premises in Harden. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 11.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 83.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 4.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 142 across postcode 2587 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 54 violent offences, 26 other offences, 20 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Harden?
Harden (NSW 2587) had 1,900 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Hilltops local government area.
What is the median rent in Harden?
The median advertised rent in Harden is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Harden?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Harden covering government sectors. Nearest include: Murrumburrah High School (0.6 km), Murrumburrah Public School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Harden?
Harden is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (83.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Harden?
Across postcode 2587, 142 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (54), other (26), theft (20). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Harden?
11 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Harden centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus stops, 1 train stop. 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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