Harrington, NSW 2427 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Harrington is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2427, home to 3,381 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid-Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 264 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,381
- Median age
- 64 years
- Median household income
- $883 /week
- Median personal income
- $480 /week
- Median family income
- $1,067 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 39%
Schools
- Harrington Public School
- Mitchells Island Public School
- Coopernook Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 17 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 24 bus stops
- Scott St At High St
- Hogan St At Elizabeth St
- Hogan St Opp Elizabeth St
- Scott St At Latham Av
- Beach St At Elizabeth St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 6 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 60.0% of the 2,655 resolvable premises in Harrington. 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: 35.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 60.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 4.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 127 across postcode 2427 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 53 violent offences, 23 theft, 10 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Harrington?
Harrington (NSW 2427) had 3,381 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 64. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Harrington?
The median advertised rent in Harrington is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Harrington?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Harrington covering government sectors. Nearest include: Harrington Public School (0.3 km), Mitchells Island Public School (7.4 km), Coopernook Public School (8.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Harrington?
Harrington is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (60% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Harrington?
Across postcode 2427, 127 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (53), theft (23), break-ins (10). 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 Harrington?
24 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Harrington centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 17 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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