Harrington at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,381
Median age 64
The brief
What to know about Harrington.
The postcode for Harrington is 2427 (NSW).
Harrington (2427) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Harrington has roughly 3,381 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Harrington 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Harrington's population at 3,381, with a median age of 64. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,381
Median age
64
Family households
68%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
3,381
Median age: 64
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Safety
Crime and safety.
140
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Harrington.
Local schools for Harrington
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Government School Catchment
Mitchells Island Public School
Harrington Public School
Coopernook Public School
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Frequently asked
About Harrington.
- What is the Harrington postcode?
- Harrington is in the 2427 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Harrington?
- Harrington is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2427, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Harrington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Harrington?
- There are 17 schools serving Harrington on this page, including Mitchells Island Public School, Harrington Public School, Coopernook Public School.
- How walkable is Harrington?
- Harrington has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Harrington?
- Harrington is close to Manning Point, Mitchells Island, Croki, Jones Island, Coopernook.
- What is the population of Harrington?
- The population of Harrington is approximately 3,381 (2021 Census). The median age is 64.
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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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