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Harrison, Australia

Australian Capital Territory · Australia

Harrison is a small city in Australian Capital Territory, Australia with a population of 7,556. Elevation: 2,031 ft (619 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
7,556 Population 201/sq mi density
2,031 ft Elevation 619 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$40,797 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$40,797 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$253,600 home value, $1,268/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,556
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density201/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$40,797
Per Capita$40,797
Unemployment3.9%

Housing

B
Home Value$253,600
Rent$1,268
Ownership53.7%
Housing Units3,022

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation2,031 ft (619 m)
Population7,556
Population Density201 / sq mi
Elevation2,031 ft (619 m)
Coordinates-35.1991°, 149.1563°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceAustralian Capital Territory
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (641 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$40,797
Median Age31.0 years

About Harrison

Harrison is a small city in Australia (Australian Capital Territory) with a population of 7,556. The city sits at an elevation of 2,031 feet (619 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Harrison has a population of 7,556 with a density of 201 people per square mile, spread across 37.6 square miles. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,556
Total Population
201
People / sq mi
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below Australia avg
37.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Harrison vs Australia Average

The median household income in Harrison is $40,797, which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,797. The average weekly wage is $785, 45% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 718 business establishments.

Income: Harrison vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$40,797
46% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$40,797
Avg Weekly Wage$785

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)718

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Harrison is $253,600, 10% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,268 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 53.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,022 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$253,600
10% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,268
9% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership53.7%
Owner-Occupied53.7%
Renter-Occupied46.3%
Housing Units3,022

Property Tax

Climate in Harrison

Harrison has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 596 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 14.2° / 29.7° 56.7
Feb 20.8°C / 69°F 13.7° / 28° 60.0
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25.2° 49.5
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 6.7° / 20.9° 28.4
May 9.8°C / 50°F 2.9° / 16.6° 28.3
Jun 7.3°C / 45°F 1.4° / 13.2° 49.4
Jul 6.2°C / 43°F 0.2° / 12.3° 41.5
Aug 7.6°C / 46°F 1° / 14.1° 44.2
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 3.6° / 17.5° 57.2
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 6.4° / 20.9° 51.8
Nov 17°C / 63°F 9.7° / 24.3° 67.9
Dec 19.7°C / 67°F 12.1° / 27.3° 61.0
Harrison experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,031 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below Australia avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,031 ft (619 m)
Area37.6 sq mi (97.5 km²)
Population Density201/sq mi
Coordinates-35.1991°N, 149.1563°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 137 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 115 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 50 km
Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 146 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 134 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 45 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 135 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 144 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 103 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 122 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 121 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 101 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 43 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 112 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 24 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 131 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 48 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 101 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 78 km
Oct 25, 2001 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia M2.9 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in Wettest
February 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in

Harrison has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Harrison

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Harrison School — — — —
Mother Teresa Primary School — — — —
Throsby School — — — —
Shirley Smith High School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Harrison

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NIGE! alternative rock, classic rock AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Harrison

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian War Memorial
Calthorpes House
Canberra Fire Museum
Canberra Museum and Gallery
Canberra Railway Museum
Canberra Railway Museum
Canberra Space Centre
Hall School Museum
Museum of Australian Democracy
National Archives of Australia
National Capital Exhibition
National Dinosaur Museum
National Film & Sound Archive
Queanbeyan and District Historical Museum
Queanbeyan Printing Museum
St Johns Schoolhouse Museum
Tuggeranong Schoolhouse Museum

Libraries in Harrison

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ACT Heritage Library0.0
ACT Public Library Erindale0.0
ANU Law Library0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
Belconnen Library0.0
Black Mountain Library0.0
Black Mountain Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
CSIRO Black Mountain0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Gungahlin Public Library0.0
Hancock Library East Wing0.0
Hancock Library West Wing0.0
JB Chifley Building0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Kippax Public Library0.0
Meg's Toy Box0.0
Meg's Toy Box0.0
Murrumbateman Library0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature0.0
National Library of Australia0.0
Old Senior School Library0.0
Queanbeyan City Council Library0.0
R.G. Menzies Library0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia0.0
School of Art Library0.0
School of Art Library0.0
Senior Library0.0
Tuggeranong Library0.0
Woden Library0.0
Woden Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Harrison

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Capital Food Market
Capital Region Farmers Market
Capital Region Farmers Market

Hotels in Harrison

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ibis Styles Canberra Eaglehawk

Restaurants in Harrison

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pizza Bar
Thai Herb
Wintergarden Restaurant

Cafes in Harrison

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wildbark

Train Stations in Harrison

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mapleton Avenue

Gas Stations in Harrison

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

United

Breweries in Harrison

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Attitude
Attitude

Stadiums & Teams in Harrison

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Harrison

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Canberra AirportCBRMedium Airport
Goulburn AirportGULMedium Airport
2nd Crookwell Airfield—Small Airport
Bakblok Airport—Small Airport
Bondo Airstrip—Small Airport
Braidwood Airport—Small Airport
Collector Airport—Small Airport
Crookwell Airport—Small Airport
Currandooley Airport—Small Airport
Gundaroo Airport—Small Airport
Hall Airport—Small Airport
Southern tablelands gliding club—Small Airport
Wallaroo Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Wee Jasper Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Harrison

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ACT Pain and Wellness Clinic
Belconnen Chiropractic Centre
Belconnen Mall Medical Centre
Canberra Complementary Health Practice
Central Outpatients
Child Health Clinic
Chiropractic Life
ICON Cancer Centre Canberra
Nephrocare Northside Dialysis Clinic
Orthoclinic Specialist Orthodontics
QSCAN Bruce
Western Creek Medical Practice

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harrison

What is the population of Harrison?

Harrison has a population of 7,556 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 201 people per square mile, spread across 37.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Harrison expensive to live in?

The median household income is $40,797, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $253,600 (10% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Harrison?

Harrison has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches.

How is the job market in Harrison?

Harrison has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $785. There are 718 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Harrison?

The median home value in Harrison is $253,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,268. The homeownership rate is 53.7%.

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