ACT2914· Pop. 8,244City of Canberra (ACT)

HARRISON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

45

Liveability score

56

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

$880,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Est.

2.8%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Real

2.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.6%

modelled estimate

AI insights for HARRISON

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

HARRISON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Modelled estimate — no government price is published for this suburb, so we estimate it from real median rent + local factors (~15% typical error). Not real transaction data. Rent, schools, safety and demographics on this page are real.

Median rent

$480/wk

weekly

Demand change

+1.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.71%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

HARRISON is a metropolitan ACT suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro ACT suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 2.8% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,841/wk

$91k taxable p.a.

Renters

31.8%

66.6% owner-occupier

Median age

31.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.6%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

19.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

64%

24% apartments

Degree qualified

51.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

22.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

400 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

12.3 km

Middle ring

Days on market

15 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

64.5%

Balanced market

Walkability

42 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

146.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

919/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2914

🏫4 Primary📚3 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Mother Teresa School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1102(85%)
716 students17:1 student–teacher50% girls38% top SEA quarter

Throsby School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1096(83%)
316 students11:1 student–teacher47% girls40% top SEA quarter

Good Shepherd Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1095(83%)
762 students18:1 student–teacher51% girls35% top SEA quarter

Neville Bonner Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1058(71%)
606 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls28% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (3)

Taqwa School

Independent · Yrs K-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1099(84%)
407 students16:1 student–teacher53% girls39% top SEA quarter

Amaroo School

Government · Yrs K-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1070(76%)
1,638 students13:1 student–teacher46% girls31% top SEA quarter

Harrison School

Government · Yrs K-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1058(71%)
1,365 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls27% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
91/ 100

0.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: ACT Policing · 2025 Q2

School quality

Above average
1083ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
37/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 31 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

38

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

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Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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