Harcourt, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Harcourt VIC is 1,038 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Harcourt is $751 per week ($39,052 per year). Median rent in Harcourt is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Harcourt has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Harcourt has a population density of 36 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Harcourt is England. The most common religion is No religion (60.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harcourt is $1,517.

There were 213 recorded offences in Harcourt in 2025-25, a rate of 205 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (161 offences).

Population
1,038
Census 2021
Median income
$751/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$305/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
46years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Harcourt vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Harcourt is $751 a week, 2% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 678th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $305 a week, $11 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 21.3% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 46, 3 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureHarcourtTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$751/wk$767/wk −2%$766/wk
Household income$1,430/wk$1,687/wk −15%$1,637/wk
Rent$305/wk$316/wk −3%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,723/mo −12%$1,733/mo
Median age4643 +3 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.3%19.1% +2.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Harcourt, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Harcourt Population

1,038 residents at the 2021 Census.

Harcourt Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$751/wk
$39,052 per year
Ranked 4,503 of 14,663
Median Rent
$305/wk
$1,322 per month
Ranked 4,469 of 14,663
Median Age
46years
8 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Harcourt Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,430/wk
Median rent $305/wk
Rent to income 21.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Harcourt against your income

About $6,197 a month
Median rent $305/wk
Left after rent $1,125/wk
Rent share 21.3%

Harcourt Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1015
avg ICSEA score
73
total students
Harcourt Valley Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 73 students
1015
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Harcourt Map

Harcourt, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Harcourt, Victoria: 36.9955°S, 144.2557°E

Harcourt Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Harcourt

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (531) Female 49.1% (513)

Population Density

36
people per km²
1,038 people · 28.5 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,820
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.7%
New Zealand
1.3%
India
0.5%
Ireland
0.4%
Japan
0.4%
United States of America
0.4%
France
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

French
0.8%
Russian
0.3%
Indonesian
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
43.1%
Australian
42.9%
Irish
15.4%
Scottish
13.6%
German
6.1%
Italian
2.2%
Australian Aboriginal
1.6%
Dutch
1.0%
Greek
1.0%
French
0.7%
New Zealander
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
60.6%
Not stated
9.2%
Catholic
9.0%
Anglican
7.6%
Uniting Church
6.0%
Buddhism
1.2%
Baptist
1.1%
Church Christ
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.9% 415
Separated
2.7% 23
Divorced
10.5% 89
Widowed
3.9% 33
Never married
34.0% 289

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
35.9%
Couple: no children
34.4%
Couple: no children under 15
14.8%
One parent: children under 15
10.2%
One parent: no children under 15
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
25.2%
2 persons
39.3%
3 persons
14.4%
4 persons
11.3%
5 persons
6.7%
6+ persons
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Harcourt

Housing Tenure

Of the 396 occupied private dwellings in Harcourt at the 2021 Census, 12.6% were rented, 43.9% owned outright and 39.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.3% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
43.9% 174 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
39.9% 158 dwellings
Rented
12.6% 50 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.8%
2 bedrooms
14.9%
3 bedrooms
51.2%
4 bedrooms
27.5%
5 bedrooms
2.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.6%
$300-$449/mo
4.6%
$600-$799/mo
7.2%
$800-$999/mo
7.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.8%
1 vehicle
26.8%
2 vehicles
41.8%
3 vehicles
17.3%
4+ vehicles
11.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Harcourt

Employment

Employed full-time
31.6% 237 people
Employed part-time
26.8% 201 people
Unemployed
2.1% 16 people
Not in labour force
39.5% 296 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
31.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.0%
Managers
14.2%
Community & Personal Service
12.1%
Clerical & Administrative
8.0%
Labourers
7.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.0%
Sales Workers
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.5%
$1-$149/wk
1.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
6.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
7.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.5%
$4,000+/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.3%
$150-$299/wk
6.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
79.6%
Did not go to work
13.3%
Car (passenger)
4.1%
Walked only
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
34.5%
Bachelor Degree
27.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.8%
Postgraduate Degree
10.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.6%
Certificate I/II
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Health
17.6%
Society & Culture
16.3%
Engineering
12.2%
Management & Commerce
11.2%
Education
10.9%
Architecture & Building
8.0%
Creative Arts
6.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.1%
Agriculture & Environment
5.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.8%
Information Technology
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
42.3%
Secondary: Government
19.1%
Secondary: Catholic
10.8%
Vocational Education
9.8%
Pre-school
9.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.1%
Primary: Catholic
2.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.5%
Has need for assistance
6.3%
Need for assistance not stated
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
129
Arthritis
64
Asthma
42
Heart disease
32
Lung condition
30
Diabetes
27
Cancer
26
Kidney disease
13
Stroke
6
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
17.8% 141
Did not provide
82.2% 653

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
24.5% 194
Not a volunteer
75.5% 599

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.4% 27
Never served
96.6% 768

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.5%
1 child
15.1%
2 children
32.6%
3 children
19.5%
4 children
7.6%
5+ children
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
11
1961: 1970
9
1971: 1980
11
1981: 1990
11
1991: 2000
4
2001: 2010
6
2011: 2015
3
2019
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.8%
moved in the last year
34.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
853
Moved from VIC
82
Moved: same area (SA2)
15
Moved from overseas
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.7%
5: 14 hours
32.4%
15: 29 hours
18.9%
30+ hours
13.1%
Did not do domestic work
16.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.3%
Blended family: no other children
4.8%
Step family: no other children
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Harcourt Crime Statistics

213 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Assault
161
Theft
26
Justice Procedures
12
Fraud
5
Drug Offences
3
Property Damage
2
Break & Enter
2
Weapons
1
Public Order
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Harcourt

The closest suburb to Harcourt is Castlemaine, 7.9 km away.

Castlemaine
7.9 km away · income $668/wk · rent $300/wk
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13.3 km away · income $709/wk · rent $320/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harcourt

What is the population of Harcourt VIC?

The population of Harcourt VIC is 1,038 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 36 people per km². Harcourt is ranked #3,919 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Harcourt?

The median personal income in Harcourt VIC is $751 per week, or $39,052 per year. The median household income is $1,430 per week. Family income is $1,820 per week. Harcourt is ranked #4,503 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Harcourt?

Median rent in Harcourt VIC is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Harcourt ranks #4,469 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Harcourt?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harcourt VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Harcourt?

The median age in Harcourt VIC is 46 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Harcourt a good suburb to live in?

Harcourt is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,038. The median income is $751/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21137. All dollar figures in AUD.