Kangaroo Island

Harriet River

SA5223

Harriet River at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

3,734

Median age 48

The brief

What to know about Harriet River.

Harriet River (5223) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.

Harriet River has roughly 3,734 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Harriet River 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Harriet River's population at 3,734, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

3,734

Median age

48

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)

$211/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$179/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

3,734

Median age: 48

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Harriet River.

Frequently asked

About Harriet River.

What is the Harriet River postcode?
Harriet River is in the 5223 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
What is the average rent in Harriet River?
The median weekly rent for houses is $211, for units it's $179.
How walkable is Harriet River?
Harriet River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Harriet River?
Harriet River is close to Vivonne Bay, Karatta, Newland, Seal Bay, Parndana.
What is the population of Harriet River?
Harriet River has approximately 3,734 residents. The median age is 48.

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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