Harbord at a glance
Walk score
54
Somewhat walkable
Population
15.0k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Harbord.
The postcode for Harbord is 2096 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Harbord (2096) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Harbord has roughly 14,955 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Harbord scores 54/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Harbord's population at 14,955, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
14,955
Median age
37
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$620/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$527/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
14,955
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
54
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Harbord.
Local schools for Harbord
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Government School Catchment
Harbord Public School
Stewart House School
Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Harbord.
- What is the Harbord postcode?
- Harbord is in the 2096 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Harbord?
- Harbord is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2096. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Harbord?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $620, for units it's $527.
- What schools are in Harbord?
- There are 20 schools serving Harbord on this page, including Harbord Public School, Stewart House School, St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Harbord?
- Harbord has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Harbord?
- Harbord is close to Freshwater, Curl Curl, Queenscliff, North Curl Curl, North Manly.
- What is the population of Harbord?
- The population of Harbord is approximately 14,955 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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