Victoria · Postcode 3337
Harkness postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 39 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Harkness at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Harkness vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Harkness | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,752 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,700 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 30 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.9% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Harkness is a locality 39 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3337. It falls within the Melbourne - West region. The local government area is Melton.
According to the 2021 Census, Harkness has a population of 12,463 with a median age of 30. The median weekly household income is $1,752, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 185 (1.5% of residents).
Housing in Harkness includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,700, with 3,763 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Harkness scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Harkness is served by Arnolds Creek Primary School.
Harkness is part of the Melton - Bacchus Marsh statistical area in Victoria.
Harkness details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3337 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 12,463 |
| Median Age | 30 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,752/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $789/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,700 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 16.7 km² |
| Population Density | 746/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,763 |
| Australian Citizens | 80.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 185 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.6669 |
| Longitude | 144.564 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 39 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - West |
| Area (SA3) | Melton - Bacchus Marsh |
| Local Government | Melton |
| Federal Electorate | Gorton |
| State Electorate | Sunbury (Western Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,591 (28.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,572 (12.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,198 (33.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,260 (18.1%) |
| 65+ years | 850 (6.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,140 (9.1%) |
| Arthritis | 623 (5.0%) |
| Diabetes | 574 (4.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 262 (2.1%) |
| Cancer | 191 (1.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 148 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 16 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 92 (2.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,143 (30.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,677 (45.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 810 (21.8%) |
Schools in Harkness
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Harkness. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Harkness
Same Postcode (3337)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.