NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Harrington, 2427
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Harrington is a quieter mid-sized suburb in Mid-Coast, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood.
Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment against similar regional towns, even with growth momentum and transport and access holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 3,381
- Median age
- 64
- Median household income / week
- $883
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 293 of 1,893
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 27.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 108 / 120 / 74
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $540
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 146
- Against the person
- 63
- Against property
- 50
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 43.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 54 residents
- State safety percentile
- 18.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +17.1%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order10
- Break And Enter Dwelling10
- Domestic Violence Related Assault16
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment24
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault13
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 949
- Harrington Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
109 public transport stops in this suburb
- Baruah Pde At John Gollan Av
- Beach St Opp Coode St
- Harrington Rd At Christies Lane
- Lazzarini Dr At Echo Dr
- Lazzarini Dr At Echo Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
348 planning-related records
2026· 27 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport6 JOSEPHINE BOULEVARD HARRINGTON 2427Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 FAITH COURT HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4 LAZZARINI DRIVE HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool45 BARUAH PARADE HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space9 GRANTER STREET HARRINGTON 2427Under Assessment
- Subdivision32 CHURCH STREET HARRINGTON 2427Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool23 BOAMBEE STREET HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces34 SCOTT STREET HARRINGTON 2427Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure38 OAKWOOD CLOSE HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Commercial development; Hours of operation and trading11 BEACH STREET HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport12 PRETORIA PARADE HARRINGTON 2427Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool10 DEMI PARADE HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool5 DOLPHIN PARK CRESCENT HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Environmental protection works74 Longworths Road Harrington NSW 2427On Exhibition
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool12 HOGAN STREET HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool73 ELECTRA PARADE HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure29 OAKWOOD CLOSE HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support151 BEACH STREET HARRINGTON 2427Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure13 BEACH STREET HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 GLACKEN STREET HARRINGTON 2427Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure38 OAKWOOD CLOSE HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11 JESSIE CLOSE HARRINGTON 2427Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport34 OAKWOOD CLOSE HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation36 HOGAN STREET HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport2 MURRAY STREET HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 FAITH COURT HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)5 DUROBY STREET HARRINGTON 2427Determined
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses17 CROWN STREET HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces34 SCOTT STREET HARRINGTON 2427Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure4 LATHAM AVENUE HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 BRUNSWICK PLACE HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool25 FLORRIE ELLISON STREET HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool60 PRETORIA PARADE HARRINGTON 2427Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 HIGH STREET HARRINGTON 2427Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport12 SHEARWATER CRESCENT HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport10 ROB ROY PLACE HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport14 DUROBY STREET HARRINGTON 2427Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces51 DIAMANTINA CIRCUIT HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure35 CROWDY STREET HARRINGTON 2427Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport13 SHEARWATER CRESCENT HARRINGTON 2427Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Captain Cook Bicentennial ParkPark
- Esmond Hogan ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 4
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Harrington Waters Medical Clinicdoctor
- HealthHubCaledonia Streetdoctor
- Pharmacypharmacy
- Village Pharmacypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 33.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4679th in Australia
- State rank
- 1499th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #293 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #608 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime10
- Break And Enter Dwellingcrime10
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime16
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime24
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime13
- Baruah Pde At John Gollan Avtransport
- Beach St Opp Coode Sttransport
- Harrington Rd At Christies Lanetransport
- Lazzarini Dr At Echo Drtransport
- Lazzarini Dr At Echo Drtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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