Harrogate, SA 5244

Mid Murray CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 5244

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Median house price

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What to know about Harrogate

Harrogate (5244) sits in the Mid Murray region of South Australia.

Harrogate has roughly 431 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.

What it’s like to live here

Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 574 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 independent.

Schools in Harrogate

Schools serving Harrogate: government first, then Catholic and independent.

St Benedict School

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Catchment

Mount Torrens Christian School

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Catchment

© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Harrogate's population at 431, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
431
Median age
46
Family households
77%
Lone person
19%
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
10%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

5 offences recorded in 2025-26

Top offence categories
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON3 (60.0%)
OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY2 (40.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of June 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
574 mm
Hottest month, avg max
28.3°C
Coldest month, avg min
5.3°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Harrogate

What is the Harrogate postcode?
Harrogate is in the 5244 postcode, in SA, in the Mid Murray Council region.
Where is Harrogate?
Harrogate is a suburb in the Mid Murray Council area, SA 5244.
What schools are in Harrogate?
There are 2 schools serving Harrogate on this page, including St Benedict School, Mount Torrens Christian School.
What suburbs are near Harrogate?
Harrogate is close to Rockleigh, Brukunga, Petwood, Mount Torrens, Tungkillo.
What is the population of Harrogate?
The population of Harrogate is approximately 431 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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