Harkaway at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,011
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Harkaway.
The postcode for Harkaway is 3806 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Harkaway (3806) sits in the Casey region of Victoria.
Harkaway has roughly 1,011 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Harkaway scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Harkaway's population at 1,011, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,011
Median age
40
Family households
88%
Lone person
10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
1,011
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
25
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Harkaway.
Local schools for Harkaway
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Government School Catchment
Harkaway Primary School
Oatlands Primary School
Timbarra P-9 College
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Harkaway.
- What is the Harkaway postcode?
- Harkaway is in the 3806 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Casey region.
- Where is Harkaway?
- Harkaway is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3806. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Casey region.
- What is the average rent in Harkaway?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Harkaway?
- There are 20 schools serving Harkaway on this page, including Harkaway Primary School, Oatlands Primary School, Timbarra P-9 College.
- How walkable is Harkaway?
- Harkaway has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Harkaway?
- Harkaway is close to Narre Warren North, Berwick, Fountain Gate, Guys Hill, Narre Warren East.
- What is the population of Harkaway?
- The population of Harkaway is approximately 1,011 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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