Harris Park

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2150
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Property investments in HARRIS PARK did not fare well against the rest of the country last year, registering a median home price decrease of -0.58%.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in HARRIS PARK are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains HARRIS PARK, 2150 saw average growth in the long term.

This means, real estate investors could earn a rental income of $592.5 based on current median home prices for the suburb.

It is expected for properties to spend some time on the market prior to a successful sale. In HARRIS PARK, homes and units usually stay on listing for an average of 41.4 days.

the NSW suburb also delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.Investors saw the median home price rise to $512,000

Investors saw the median home price rise to $512,000.

HARRIS PARK ranks 14th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in NSW, posting a 6.02% return.

Surburb overview

Harris Park sits 19 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, straddling the City of Parramatta in Greater Western Sydney. 

The suburb covers approximately 0.64 square kilometres and had a population of 5,043 in 2021, down from around 5,799 in 2016.

Residents tend to be young adults, especially in the 20–29-year age group, and only about 19 per cent were born in Australia, with nearly half originating from India (45 per cent), alongside communities from Nepal, China, Lebanon, and the Philippines. Hinduism is the dominant religion, followed by Catholicism, no religion and Islam.

Harris Park railway station is located on the Main Western line and is served by T1, T2, and T5 services, providing connections to Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. Approximately 4.2 million journeys were made by residents through the station in 2023.

The suburb is also well‑served by bus routes along Marion, Station and Wigram streets, with the Parramatta Light Rail under construction nearby.

A compact shopping precinct clusters around Marion Street, offering a diverse range of Indian restaurants, groceries, and cafés that reflect the multicultural population.

Primary retail, entertainment and healthcare services in Parramatta—including Westfield Parramatta and Parramatta Hospital—lie within walking distance just north.

Heritage sites within Harris Park include Experiment Farm Cottage, built in the 1790s by John Harris, which stands as one of Australia’s oldest residences, along with Hambledon Cottage and the Parramatta Sand Body Conservation Area in Robin Thomas Reserve.

Open public spaces include Robin Thomas Reserve and several small parks throughout the suburb, which support walking, picnicking, and local festivals.

Housing in Harris Park is primarily composed of units with a median sale price of around $550,000 for a two-bedroom unit, showing over 15 per cent growth in the past year, and attractively yielding nearly 6 per cent rent returns.

The balance of Harris Park between heritage architecture, young multicultural vibrancy and convenient access to Parramatta ensures the suburb maintains a distinct character.

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