City of Armadale
Harrisdale
Harrisdale at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
11.7k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Harrisdale.
Harrisdale (6112) sits in the Armadale region of Western Australia.
Harrisdale has roughly 11,667 residents, with a young-family 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.
Harrisdale scores 2/100 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 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Harrisdale's population at 11,667, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,667
Median age
33
Family households
88%
Lone person
11%
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· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
11,667
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
WA Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Armadale, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
12,668
total offences in 2025-26 across the Armadale LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Harrisdale.
Local schools for Harrisdale
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Government School Catchment
North Harrisdale Primary School
Harrisdale Primary School
Harrisdale Senior High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Harrisdale.
- What is the Harrisdale postcode?
- Harrisdale is in the 6112 postcode, in WA, in the City of Armadale region.
- What is the average rent in Harrisdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Harrisdale?
- There are 20 schools serving Harrisdale on this page, including North Harrisdale Primary School, Carey Baptist College, Harrisdale Primary School.
- How walkable is Harrisdale?
- Harrisdale has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Harrisdale?
- Harrisdale is close to Piara Waters, Southern River, Canning Vale South, Forrestdale, Canning Vale.
- What is the population of Harrisdale?
- Harrisdale has approximately 11,667 residents. The median age is 33.
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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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