City of Greater Shepparton
Harston
Harston at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
167
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Harston.
Harston (3616) sits in the Greater Shepparton region of Victoria.
Harston has roughly 167 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Harston 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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Harston's population at 167, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
167
Median age
47
Family households
86%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$245/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
167
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Harston.
Local schools for Harston
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Government School Catchment
Harston Primary School
Stanhope Primary School
Merrigum Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Harston.
- What is the Harston postcode?
- Harston is in the 3616 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Shepparton region.
- What is the average rent in Harston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $245, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Harston?
- There are 12 schools serving Harston on this page, including Harston Primary School, Stanhope Primary School, Merrigum Primary School.
- How walkable is Harston?
- Harston has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Harston?
- Harston is close to Waranga, Girgarre East, Stanhope South, Cooma, Toolamba West.
- What is the population of Harston?
- Harston has approximately 167 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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