Harrietville at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
488
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Harrietville.
The postcode for Harrietville is 3741 (VIC).
Harrietville (3741) sits in the Unincorporated Vic region of Victoria.
Harrietville has roughly 488 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Harrietville scores 8/100 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Harrietville's population at 488, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
488
Median age
45
Family households
75%
Lone person
24%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
488
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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.
8
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Harrietville.
Local schools for Harrietville
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Government School Catchment
Harrietville Primary School
Wandiligong Primary School
Outdoor School
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Frequently asked
About Harrietville.
- What is the Harrietville postcode?
- Harrietville is in the 3741 postcode, in VIC, in the Unincorporated Vic region.
- Where is Harrietville?
- Harrietville is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3741, in the Unincorporated Vic region.
- What is the average rent in Harrietville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Harrietville?
- There are 7 schools serving Harrietville on this page, including Harrietville Primary School, Wandiligong Primary School, Outdoor School.
- How walkable is Harrietville?
- Harrietville has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Harrietville?
- Harrietville is close to Smoko, Mount Hotham, Freeburgh, Wandiligong, Hotham Heights.
- What is the population of Harrietville?
- The population of Harrietville is approximately 488 (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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