Harden, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Harden NSW is 1,900 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Harden is $550 per week ($28,600 per year). Median rent in Harden is $220 per week ($953 per month). Harden has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Harden has a population density of 134 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Harden is England. The most common religion is Catholic (31.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Serbian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harden is $910.

There were 20 recorded offences in Harden in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (5 offences).

Population
1,900
Census 2021
Median income
$550/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$220/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
52years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Harden vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Harden is $550 a week, 28% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,916th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $220 a week, $165 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 22.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 52, 9 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureHardenTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$550/wk$765/wk −28%$766/wk
Household income$973/wk$1,704/wk −43%$1,637/wk
Rent$220/wk$385/wk −43%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$910/mo$1,965/mo −54%$1,733/mo
Median age5243 +9 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.6%22.6% +0.0 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 Harden, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Harden Population

1,900 residents at the 2021 Census.

Harden Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$550/wk
$28,600 per year
Ranked 7,716 of 14,663
Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
Ranked 7,029 of 14,663
Median Age
52years
14 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$910/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Harden Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $973/wk
Median rent $220/wk
Rent to income 22.6%

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

Median rent in Harden against your income

About $4,216 a month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $753/wk
Rent share 22.6%

Harden Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
960
avg ICSEA score
387
total students
Trinity Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 29 students
1005
ICSEA
Murrumburrah Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 210 students
961
ICSEA
Murrumburrah High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 148 students
915
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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Harden Map

Harden, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Harden, New South Wales: 34.5466°S, 148.3679°E

Harden Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (3)

People in Harden

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.8% (905) Female 52.2% (988)

Population Density

134
people per km²
1,900 people · 14.2 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,331
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
1.9%
New Zealand
1.1%
Philippines
0.7%
Germany
0.6%
China
0.5%
Poland
0.4%
Canada
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

Serbian
0.6%
Polish
0.4%
Cantonese
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Arabic
0.2%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.2%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
44.4%
Australian
44.0%
Irish
12.7%
Scottish
8.2%
Australian Aboriginal
7.9%
German
3.8%
Italian
1.2%
Filipino
1.1%
Polish
0.9%
Chinese
0.7%
Serbian
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

Catholic
31.3%
No religion
24.9%
Anglican
24.6%
Not stated
6.9%
Uniting Church
5.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.8%
Christian (other)
1.5%
Eastern Orthodox
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

8.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.5% 728
Separated
5.3% 85
Divorced
12.1% 193
Widowed
8.6% 137
Never married
28.5% 456

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
37.3%
Couple: children under 15
33.3%
Couple: no children under 15
11.2%
One parent: no children under 15
9.3%
One parent: children under 15
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
36.4%
2 persons
39.1%
3 persons
9.2%
4 persons
8.9%
5 persons
4.4%
6+ persons
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Harden

Housing Tenure

Of the 814 occupied private dwellings in Harden at the 2021 Census, 18.3% were rented, 46.4% owned outright and 29.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.0% 16 dwellings
Owned outright
46.4% 378 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.7% 242 dwellings
Rented
18.3% 149 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.4% 28 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.1%
2 bedrooms
19.4%
3 bedrooms
51.4%
4 bedrooms
22.3%
5 bedrooms
3.0%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.8%
$300-$449/mo
5.3%
$450-$599/mo
7.1%
$600-$799/mo
19.5%
$800-$999/mo
15.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
27.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
9.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
6.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.1%
1 vehicle
40.2%
2 vehicles
35.3%
3 vehicles
10.9%
4+ vehicles
7.5%

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

Work, income and education in Harden

Employment

Employed full-time
29.3% 418 people
Employed part-time
16.2% 232 people
Unemployed
2.7% 39 people
Not in labour force
51.8% 740 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
21.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.3%
Community & Personal Service
18.0%
Managers
11.7%
Clerical & Administrative
9.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.7%
Labourers
7.0%
Sales Workers
3.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
5.4%
$400-$499/wk
14.0%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
12.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.5%
$4,000+/wk
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.5%
$300-$399/wk
9.1%
$400-$499/wk
8.1%
$500-$649/wk
6.0%
$650-$799/wk
12.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.5%
Walked only
8.5%
Did not go to work
8.2%
Car (passenger)
4.8%
Truck
2.9%
Bus
0.6%
Other
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
40.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
36.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.8%

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
52.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.6%
Bachelor Degree
17.7%
Certificate I/II
4.8%
Postgraduate Degree
3.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
18.4%
Management & Commerce
16.0%
Society & Culture
13.4%
Education
12.7%
Health
12.2%
Architecture & Building
9.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.6%
Agriculture & Environment
6.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.2%
Information Technology
0.7%
Creative Arts
0.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
38.5%
Secondary: Government
17.6%
Vocational Education
12.5%
Pre-school
12.2%
Secondary: Catholic
10.1%
Primary: Catholic
9.1%

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
86.0%
Has need for assistance
7.9%
Need for assistance not stated
5.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
192
Arthritis
129
Asthma
103
Lung condition
89
Diabetes
83
Heart disease
60
Cancer
45
Kidney disease
33
Stroke
25
Dementia
9

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.3% 223
Did not provide
84.7% 1,231

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.9% 307
Not a volunteer
79.1% 1,164

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.2% 62
Never served
95.8% 1,412

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.3%
1 child
8.1%
2 children
29.4%
3 children
23.9%
4 children
11.0%
5+ children
4.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
20
1961: 1970
31
1971: 1980
17
1981: 1990
11
1991: 2000
3
2001: 2010
12
2011: 2015
18
2016
4
2018
3
2019
4

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

Population Mobility

9.8%
moved in the last year
29.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
46.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,573
Moved: same area (SA2)
76
Moved from NSW
73
Moved from VIC
10
Moved from ACT
9

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.5%
5: 14 hours
26.6%
15: 29 hours
15.2%
30+ hours
13.3%
Did not do domestic work
28.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.9%
Step family: no other children
9.2%
Blended family: no other children
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Harden Crime Statistics

20 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Property
5
Theft
4
Other Against Person
3
Drug Offences
3
Assault
2
Sexual Offences
2
Property Damage
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harden

What is the population of Harden NSW?

The population of Harden NSW is 1,900 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 134 people per km². Harden is ranked #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Harden?

The median personal income in Harden NSW is $550 per week, or $28,600 per year. The median household income is $973 per week. Family income is $1,331 per week. Harden is ranked #7,716 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Harden?

Median rent in Harden NSW is $220 per week ($953 per month). Rent represents 22.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Harden ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Harden?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harden NSW is $910. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Harden?

The median age in Harden NSW is 52 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Harden a good suburb to live in?

Harden is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,900. The median income is $550/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.6% 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: 11858. All dollar figures in AUD.