Harristown, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Harristown QLD is 9,081 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Harristown is $637 per week ($33,124 per year). Median rent in Harristown is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Harristown has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Harristown has a population density of 1,228 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Harristown is Iraq. The most common religion is No religion (33.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harristown is $1,300.

Population
9,081
Census 2021
Median income
$637/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$295/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

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

Harristown vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Harristown is $637 a week, 15% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,101st of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $295 a week, $25 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 25.5% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 38, 4 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureHarristownTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$637/wk$747/wk −15%$766/wk
Household income$1,158/wk$1,593/wk −27%$1,637/wk
Rent$295/wk$320/wk −8%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,625/mo −20%$1,733/mo
Median age3842 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.5%20.4% +5.0 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 Harristown, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Harristown Population

9,081 residents at the 2021 Census.

Harristown Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$637/wk
$33,124 per year
Ranked 6,493 of 14,663
Median Rent
$295/wk
$1,278 per month
Ranked 5,069 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Harristown Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,158/wk
Median rent $295/wk
Rent to income 25.5%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Harristown against your income

About $5,018 a month
Median rent $295/wk
Left after rent $863/wk
Rent share 25.5%

Harristown Schools

25
schools nearby
9
government
990
avg ICSEA score
9,837
total students
The Glennie School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 700 students
1073
ICSEA
Concordia Lutheran College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 664 students
1066
ICSEA
Highlands Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 670 students
1060
ICSEA
St Saviour's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 486 students
1048
ICSEA
St Ursula's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 401 students
1043
ICSEA
Darling Downs Adventist College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 362 students
1038
ICSEA
Glenvale Christian School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 127 students
1037
ICSEA
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 454 students
1029
ICSEA
The Industry School - Toowoomba Independent
Secondary · 10-12 · 92 students
1024
ICSEA
St Mary's College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 930 students
1017
ICSEA
St Anthony's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 234 students
998
ICSEA
Holy Name Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 148 students
987
ICSEA
St Saviour's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 295 students
986
ICSEA
Glenvale State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 658 students
971
ICSEA
Darling Heights State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 607 students
944
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 25 schools.

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

All schools near Harristown, with a map

Harristown Map

Harristown, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Harristown, Queensland: 27.5785°S, 151.9265°E

Harristown Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (25)

People in Harristown

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.9% (4,257) Female 53.1% (4,827)

Population Density

1,228
people per km²
9,081 people · 7.4 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,490
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

Iraq
3.3%
England
1.5%
New Zealand
1.4%
Philippines
1.2%
India
1.1%
Nepal
0.4%
Afghanistan
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

Arabic
1.0%
Filipino
0.7%
Mandarin
0.5%
Gujarati
0.5%
Tagalog
0.4%
Nepali
0.4%
Punjabi
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
37.4%
Australian
35.7%
Irish
11.7%
German
10.0%
Scottish
9.6%
Australian Aboriginal
5.7%
Italian
1.6%
Filipino
1.5%
Dutch
1.1%
Chinese
1.1%
Indian
1.0%

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
33.7%
Catholic
17.8%
Anglican
13.2%
Not stated
7.2%
Other religions
4.1%
Christian (other)
4.0%
Other religious groups
3.8%
Uniting Church
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
37.8% 2,796
Separated
3.9% 289
Divorced
11.1% 824
Widowed
9.4% 694
Never married
37.8% 2,793

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
37.7%
Couple: no children
29.6%
One parent: children under 15
15.9%
Couple: no children under 15
8.9%
One parent: no children under 15
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
37.2%
2 persons
32.7%
3 persons
12.3%
4 persons
9.6%
5 persons
4.6%
6+ persons
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Harristown

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,716 occupied private dwellings in Harristown at the 2021 Census, 39.5% were rented, 25.7% owned outright and 26.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
6.4% 239 dwellings
Owned outright
25.7% 956 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
26.3% 978 dwellings
Rented
39.5% 1,467 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 77 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
74.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
22.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.4%
2 bedrooms
24.5%
3 bedrooms
48.2%
4 bedrooms
19.0%
5 bedrooms
2.4%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.7%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
2.1%
$600-$799/mo
5.0%
$800-$999/mo
9.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
35.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
9.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
12.1%
1 vehicle
44.8%
2 vehicles
30.4%
3 vehicles
8.7%
4+ vehicles
4.1%

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

Work, income and education in Harristown

Employment

Employed full-time
31.9% 2,153 people
Employed part-time
18.7% 1,263 people
Unemployed
4.1% 278 people
Not in labour force
45.3% 3,054 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
22.3%
Community & Personal Service
19.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.0%
Clerical & Administrative
11.6%
Labourers
9.2%
Managers
8.4%
Sales Workers
5.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
11.6%
$500-$649/wk
7.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.1%
$4,000+/wk
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
8.4%
$300-$399/wk
6.2%
$400-$499/wk
5.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
11.5%
$800-$999/wk
13.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.7%
$3,500+/wk
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.4%
Did not go to work
10.3%
Car (passenger)
7.4%
Walked only
2.9%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.0%
Truck
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Bicycle
0.5%
Other
0.5%
Bus
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.6%

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
45.7%
Bachelor Degree
23.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.8%
Postgraduate Degree
6.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.1%
Certificate I/II
3.9%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.0%
Society & Culture
17.3%
Engineering
16.4%
Health
13.5%
Education
9.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.0%
Architecture & Building
5.9%
Creative Arts
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
2.5%
Information Technology
2.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
27.8%
Secondary: Government
23.6%
Vocational Education
15.1%
Primary: Catholic
9.1%
Pre-school
7.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.2%
Secondary: Catholic
6.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.8%

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
84.1%
Has need for assistance
9.9%
Need for assistance not stated
6.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,289
Asthma
418
Arthritis
403
Heart disease
328
Diabetes
300
Lung condition
262
Kidney disease
154
Stroke
140
Cancer
131
Dementia
44

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 898
Did not provide
87.0% 5,989

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.3% 987
Not a volunteer
85.7% 5,920

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 18
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 6
Previously served
4.6% 318
Never served
95.0% 6,561

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
34.2%
1 child
12.5%
2 children
23.9%
3 children
17.1%
4 children
8.6%
5+ children
3.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
13
1951: 1960
50
1961: 1970
67
1971: 1980
99
1981: 1990
86
1991: 2000
61
2001: 2010
262
2011: 2015
226
2016
51
2017
71
2018
181
2019
204
2020
34
2021
9

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

Population Mobility

18.5%
moved in the last year
49.7%
moved in the last 5 years
7.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,856
Moved from QLD
1,242
Moved: same area (SA2)
145
Moved from NSW
37
Moved from VIC
24
Moved from overseas
22
Moved from TAS
13
Moved from WA
9
Moved from SA
4
Moved from NT
3
Moved from ACT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5: 14 hours
27.3%
15: 29 hours
12.2%
30+ hours
8.5%
Did not do domestic work
31.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
75.7%
Step family: no other children
13.8%
Blended family: no other children
7.6%
Intact family: other children present
1.8%
Other couple: children only
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $671/wk Rent: $209/wk $86/wk less rent
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Income: $727/wk Rent: $250/wk $45/wk less rent
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Bungalow
Income: $710/wk Rent: $270/wk $25/wk less rent
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Income: $614/wk Rent: $280/wk $15/wk less rent

Suburbs near Harristown

The closest suburb to Harristown is Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld), 2.7 km away.

Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld)
2.7 km away · income $688/wk · rent $289/wk
South Toowoomba
2.8 km away · income $763/wk · rent $290/wk
Darling Heights
3.0 km away · income $696/wk · rent $320/wk
Drayton
3.1 km away · income $707/wk · rent $290/wk
Kearneys Spring
3.1 km away · income $746/wk · rent $310/wk
Toowoomba City
3.2 km away · income $667/wk · rent $255/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harristown

What is the population of Harristown QLD?

The population of Harristown QLD is 9,081 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,228 people per km². Harristown is ranked #759 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Harristown?

The median personal income in Harristown QLD is $637 per week, or $33,124 per year. The median household income is $1,158 per week. Family income is $1,490 per week. Harristown is ranked #6,493 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Harristown?

Median rent in Harristown QLD is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Rent represents 25.5% of household income, which is considered moderate. Harristown ranks #5,069 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Harristown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Harristown QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Harristown?

The median age in Harristown QLD is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Harristown a good suburb to live in?

Harristown is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 9,081. The median income is $637/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.5% 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: 31300. All dollar figures in AUD.