Harrison
ACT 2914 · Unincorporated ACT
8,244 (2021) → 7,995 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Harrison is a high growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2914, about 9km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Harrison are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 45/100, and is about 108km inland. Harrison has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 78/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (7.45%), China (7.25%), Nepal (2.83%), South Korea (2.01%), England (1.89%)
Top languages: Mandarin (8.33%), Nepali (2.86%), Cantonese (2.38%), Korean (2.33%), Vietnamese (2.23%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: ACT Policing (suburb-level) · Updated 2024
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1085 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mother Teresa SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1100
- Harrison SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1065
Nearby (within 10km)
- Throsby SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1101
- Franklin SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1097
- Gungahlin CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1062
- Burgmann Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1160
- Burgmann Anglican School - Forde CampusCombined · Independent · 3.3km
- Palmerston District Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1073
- Majura Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1126
- Neville Bonner Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1058
- Amaroo SchoolCombined · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1062
- Good Shepherd Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.7kmICSEA 1101
- Kaleen Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 1101
- St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5kmICSEA 1077
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for ACT. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Harrison
Is Harrison safe?
Harrison has a residential safety score of 78/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,577 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Harrison from Canberra CBD?
Harrison is about 9.4 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 40 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Harrison?
Harrison has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1083 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Harrison?
Harrison has a transport score of 45/100 and 17 bus stops.