Harman at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
8,255
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Harman.
The postcode for Harman is 2600 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Harman (2600) sits in the Woden region of the ACT.
Harman has roughly 8,255 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Harman scores 6/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Harman's population at 8,255, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
8,255
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$540/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$459/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8,255
Median age: 45
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Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
90
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Harman.
Local schools for Harman
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Government School Catchment
Queanbeyan West Public School
Queanbeyan High School
Finigan School of Distance Education
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Frequently asked
About Harman.
- What is the Harman postcode?
- Harman is in the 2600 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is Harman?
- Harman is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2600. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Woden region.
- What is the average rent in Harman?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $459.
- What schools are in Harman?
- There are 20 schools serving Harman on this page, including Queanbeyan West Public School, Queanbeyan High School, Finigan School of Distance Education.
- How walkable is Harman?
- Harman has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 90.
- What suburbs are near Harman?
- Harman is close to Hmas Harman, Booth, Paddys River, Beard, Kowen.
- What is the population of Harman?
- The population of Harman is approximately 8,255 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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