Harden at a glance
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
1,900
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Harden.
The postcode for Harden is 2587 (NSW).
Harden (2587) sits in the Hilltops region of NSW.
Harden has roughly 1,900 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Harden scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Harden's population at 1,900, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,900
Median age
52
Family households
61%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
1,900
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
119
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
46
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Harden.
Local schools for Harden
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Government School Catchment
Murrumburrah Public School
Murrumburrah High School
Non-Government Schools
Trinity Catholic Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Harden.
- What is the Harden postcode?
- Harden is in the 2587 postcode, in NSW, in the Hilltops region.
- Where is Harden?
- Harden is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2587, in the Hilltops region.
- What is the average rent in Harden?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Harden?
- There are 3 schools serving Harden on this page, including Murrumburrah Public School, Murrumburrah High School, Trinity Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Harden?
- Harden has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Harden?
- Harden is close to Garangula, Aurville, Murrumburrah, Demondrille, Cunningar.
- What is the population of Harden?
- The population of Harden is approximately 1,900 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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