Harkness
VIC 3337 • Victoria
About Harkness
Harkness is a fast-growing residential suburb in Melbourne's west, situated approximately 38 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Melton. The 2021 census recorded a population of 12,463, making it one of the more populous localities in the Melton growth corridor. The suburb draws predominantly young families and first-home buyers attracted by modern housing estates, with the median tax income of around 47,000 dollars per year reflecting a working- and middle-class demographic. Development here has been driven by large master-planned communities, particularly the Arnolds Creek Estate, which has shaped much of the suburb's character.
Families in Harkness are well served by local schools including Wedge Park Primary School, Kurunjang Primary School, Kurunjang Secondary College, and Catholic schools such as St Catherine's Primary and Mowbray College, all within the postcode area. The suburb features open parks, sports reserves, and community facilities including the Arnolds Creek Children's and Community Centre. Residents access Melbourne by the Western Freeway and connecting bus routes, with Rockbank and Caroline Springs train stations providing additional rail options. The nearby Melton Botanic Gardens and Melton Waves Leisure Centre add to the lifestyle appeal of this emerging community.
Harkness falls under postcode 3337 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Sunbury (Western Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Schools
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Exford Road
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Mowbray Crescent
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Kurunjang Drive
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Unitt Street
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Coburns Road
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159-211 Coburns Road
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Westmelton Drive
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Centenary Avenue
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Church Street
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Cambrian Way
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Bulmans Road
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Bulman's Road
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361 Creamery Road