Harwood, NSW 2465 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Harwood is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2465, home to 346 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 532 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$330 /wk
Population346
Median age45
Area23.6 km²
To CBD532 km
LGAClarence Valley

Demographics

Population
346
Median age
45 years
Median household income
$1,101 /week
Median personal income
$593 /week
Median family income
$1,346 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Clarence Valley
Statistical region (SA4)
Coffs Harbour - Grafton
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
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Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$330 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
30%

Schools

  • Harwood Island Public School Primary · Government
  • Chatsworth Island Public School Primary · Government
  • Palmers Island Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 9 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Harwood Island Public School, Morpeth St bus · 60 m
  • Harwood Island Post Office, Morpeth St bus · 138 m
  • Pacific Hwy Before Morpeth St bus · 187 m
  • Morpeth St At River St bus · 213 m
  • River St Opp Morpeth St bus · 240 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 pub or bar
  • 1 park or reserve
  • 3 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 99.5% of the 194 resolvable premises in Harwood. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 99.5%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 23 across postcode 2465 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 8% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 10 theft, 5 vehicle theft, 5 other offences.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Harwood?

Harwood (NSW 2465) had 346 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Clarence Valley local government area.

What is the median rent in Harwood?

The median advertised rent in Harwood is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Harwood?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Harwood covering government sectors. Nearest include: Harwood Island Public School (0.1 km), Chatsworth Island Public School (4.2 km), Palmers Island Public School (4.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Harwood?

Harwood is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Harwood?

Across postcode 2465, 23 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (10), vehicle theft (5), other (5). 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 Harwood?

9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Harwood centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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