Harrison at a glance
Median house
$1,025,000
Median unit
$520,000
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
8,244
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Harrison.
The postcode for Harrison is 2914 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Harrison is $1,025,000.
Harrison (2914) sits in the Gungahlin region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,025,000, in line with the the ACT median of around $950K.
Harrison has roughly 8,244 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Harrison scores 24/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Harrison's population at 8,244, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 45% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,244
Median age
31
Family households
75%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,025,000 on a typical sale, in line with the the ACT median. Units come in around $520,000, roughly 49% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $205,000. Prices are in line with the the ACT median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,025,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $520,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
45%
At a deeper level
$1,025,000
$520,000
8,244
Median age: 31
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.44% (median rent $480/wk against a $1,025,000 price tag). Units yield 4.50% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 45% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.44%
Based on $1,025,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.50%
Based on $520,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202653%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
106
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.
24
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Harrison.
Local schools for Harrison
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Harrison School
Franklin School
Throsby School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Harrison.
- What is the median house price in Harrison?
- The median house price in Harrison, ACT 2914 is $1,025,000. The median unit price is $520,000.
- What is the Harrison postcode?
- Harrison is in the 2914 postcode, in ACT, in the Gungahlin region.
- Where is Harrison?
- Harrison is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2914. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Gungahlin region.
- What is the average rent in Harrison?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Harrison?
- There are 20 schools serving Harrison on this page, including Harrison School, Mother Teresa School, Franklin School.
- How walkable is Harrison?
- Harrison has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Harrison?
- Harrison is close to Franklin, Throsby, Gungahlin, Mitchell, Kenny.
- What is the population of Harrison?
- The population of Harrison is approximately 8,244 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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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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