Clarence Valley Council
Harwood
Harwood at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
346
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Harwood.
Harwood (2465) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Harwood has roughly 346 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Harwood 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Harwood's population at 346, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
346
Median age
45
Family households
64%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
346
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
23
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Harwood.
Local schools for Harwood
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Government School Catchment
Harwood Island Public School
Chatsworth Island Public School
Palmers Island Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Harwood.
- What is the Harwood postcode?
- Harwood is in the 2465 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Harwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Harwood?
- There are 10 schools serving Harwood on this page, including Harwood Island Public School, Chatsworth Island Public School, Palmers Island Public School.
- How walkable is Harwood?
- Harwood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Harwood?
- Harwood is close to James Creek, Chatsworth, Ashby Island, Warregah Island, Maclean.
- What is the population of Harwood?
- Harwood has approximately 346 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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