Harkness at a glance
Median house
$590,000
Median unit
$400,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
12.5k
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Harkness.
The postcode for Harkness is 3337 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Harkness is $590,000.
Harkness (3337) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria. The median house here is $590,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Harkness has roughly 12,463 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Harkness scores 0/100 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Harkness's population at 12,463, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,463
Median age
30
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $590,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $400,000, roughly 32% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $118,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Harkness on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$590,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $400,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$321/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
$590,000
$400,000
12,463
Median age: 30
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.83% (median rent $321/wk against a $590,000 price tag). Units yield 4.55% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (28%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.83%
Based on $590,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.55%
Based on $400,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
476
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.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Harkness.
Local schools for Harkness
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Government School Catchment
Melton West Primary School
Wedge Park Primary School
Melton Specialist School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Harkness.
- What is the median house price in Harkness?
- The median house price in Harkness, VIC 3337 is $590,000. The median unit price is $400,000.
- What is the Harkness postcode?
- Harkness is in the 3337 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- Where is Harkness?
- Harkness is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3337. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Harkness?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $321, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Harkness?
- There are 20 schools serving Harkness on this page, including Melton West Primary School, Wedge Park Primary School, Melton Specialist School.
- How walkable is Harkness?
- Harkness has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Harkness?
- Harkness is close to Kurunjang, Melton West, Melton South, Brookfield, Melton.
- What is the population of Harkness?
- The population of Harkness is approximately 12,463 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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