Harris Park

NSW 2150 • Greater Sydney

5,043
Population (2021)
$41,704
Median Income
0.64 km²
Area
$360/wk
Median Rent
Multicultural HubLittle IndiaHeritage AreaTransport ConnectedFoodie Destination

About Harris Park

Harris Park is Sydney's vibrant Little India, a compact multicultural suburb of over 5,000 residents located just 19 kilometres west of the CBD, adjacent to Parramatta. With 45% of residents born in India, it has become the heart of the Indian diaspora in Australia, officially recognised with a 'Little India' precinct designation in 2023. The suburb boasts significant heritage, including Experiment Farm where Australia's first private farm was established in 1791.

Life in Harris Park revolves around authentic Indian culture and cuisine—the streets burst with sari shops, jewellers, sweet stores, and restaurants serving regional Indian cuisines from Gujarati to South Indian. Harris Park station provides direct CBD access, while walking distance to Parramatta offers comprehensive amenities. The community attracts Indian families, students, and professionals seeking cultural connection, authentic food, and affordable inner-west living with excellent transport links.

Harris Park falls under postcode 2150 and is governed by Parramatta Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Parramatta electorate.

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📍 Location

Postcode
2150
Urban Area
Parramatta - Central
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.82°, 151.01°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.64 km²
Elevation
28m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Harris Park
0.3 km
4 min
Parramatta
0.8 km
10 min
Granville
1.2 km
15 min

Bus Services

  • M91, 525 — Parramatta CBD 5 min
  • 525 — Strathfield 25 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
19 km
By Train
47-50 min direct
By Bus
55-70 min
By Car (Peak)
45-75 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-35 min

🛣️ Direct trains from Harris Park station to Central/Town Hall

Walkability Very Walkable

Most errands accomplished on foot, excellent pedestrian access to Parramatta

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 5 heritage-listed places in or near Harris Park, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

62 Prospect Street Harris Park • SHR #00283
9 Ruse Street Harris Park • SHR #00768
60 Prospect Street Rose Hill • SHR #00250
Robin Thomas Reserve , Harris Park • SHR #01863
Hassall Street • SHR #01888

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Harris Park by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Harris Park Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Harris Park" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,750
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
31 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
7.5%

102 state housing + 38 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,799
Census 2021
5,043
13% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,720
Income 2021
$41,704
31.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 961
Born Overseas 3,761

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 2,288
  • 2. Nepal 299
  • 3. China 210
  • 4. Lebanon 139
  • 5. Philippines 118
  • 6. New Zealand 57
  • 7. Bangladesh 55
  • 8. Afghanistan 52
  • 9. Pakistan 52
  • 10. Sri Lanka 36

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Indian 1,760
English 424
Chinese 383
Australian 288
Lebanese 256
Filipino 133
Irish 88
Greek 44
Italian 42
Scottish 42

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

255
Both parents born in Australia
4,289
Both parents born overseas
143
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Hinduism
46.9%
Christianity
19.7%
No Religion
11.2%
Islam
6.1%
Sikhism
4.5%
Buddhism
2.9%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
292 (5.8%)
5-14 years
442 (8.8%)
15-19 years
102 (2.0%)
20-24 years
541 (10.7%)
25-34 years
1,681 (33.3%)
35-44 years
893 (17.7%)
45-54 years
357 (7.1%)
55-64 years
308 (6.1%)
65-74 years
232 (4.6%)
75-84 years
115 (2.3%)
85+ years
80 (1.6%)

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