Harrisdale
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Harrisdale, WA 6112.
About Harrisdale
Welcome to Harrisdale
Harrisdale sits in Perth's south-eastern suburbs, roughly 25 kilometres from the CBD, sandwiched between Piara Waters, Southern River and Forrestdale. It's one of the city's newer residential success stories, built almost entirely from the 2000s onwards on former market-garden and semi-rural land, which explains its wide streets, contemporary double-storey homes and generous parks.
With a median age of 33 and a population of 11,667, Harrisdale is very much a young family suburb — the kind of place where double garages, trampolines and school runs define daily life. It suits buyers and tenants who want a modern, low-maintenance home with good schools close by, rather than heritage charm or inner-city buzz.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Harrisdale is overwhelmingly modern, with current listings running 93% houses and just 7% land, reflecting how close the suburb now is to being fully built out. Expect double-storey brick-and-render homes on relatively compact blocks, many built in the last fifteen to twenty years, with open-plan living areas, alfresco spaces and double garages the norm rather than the exception.
Because most homes were constructed to similar-era building codes, there's a consistency to the streetscapes, with newer pockets toward Piara Waters and Forrestdale offering some of the most contemporary designs. Buyers after a knock-down-rebuild or a character cottage will need to look elsewhere; Harrisdale is squarely a suburb for those who want turnkey, low-maintenance living.
The property market
Harrisdale's property market has been one of the stronger performers in Perth's south-east, with house prices climbing 25.4% recently to a median of $1.13 million. That kind of growth reflects strong demand from families wanting to be near the suburb's well-regarded schools and its established parks and amenities, without the price tag of closer-in areas.
Renters are paying a median of $850 a week, underlining solid investor interest alongside owner-occupier demand. With land now scarce and the suburb almost entirely developed, most future price movement is likely to come from established homes changing hands rather than fresh land releases, which tends to support values over time.
Schools & families
Education is one of Harrisdale's biggest drawcards. Families have a choice of Harrisdale Primary School and North Harrisdale Primary School for the early years, Harrisdale Senior High School for public secondary schooling, and Carey Baptist College for those seeking an independent, faith-based option from early learning through to year 12. This spread of options within the suburb itself is unusual for Perth's outer areas and is a major reason young families gravitate here.
The suburb's demographic profile — a median age of 33 and a population approaching 12,000 — reinforces this family-first character, with parks, playgrounds and school zones shaping much of the local rhythm.
Getting around
Harrisdale is primarily a car-dependent suburb, with Nicholson Road and Ranford Road providing key arterial links out to Albany Highway and Tonkin Highway, giving reasonably direct access into the Perth CBD around 25 kilometres away. Bus services connect residents to Thornlie and Cannington train stations on the Armadale line, which remains the most practical option for those commuting by rail, as Harrisdale itself has no train station.
Local roads are wide and well laid out, typical of a master-planned estate, making it easy to get around within the suburb and to neighbouring Piara Waters, Southern River and Forrestdale for school drop-offs, sport and shopping.
Parks & recreation
As a comparatively young suburb, Harrisdale was designed with green space built in from the outset. Numerous local parks, playgrounds and walking paths thread through its residential pockets, giving families plenty of options for weekend cricket, dog walks or simply letting the kids burn off energy after school. The nearby wetlands and reserves around Forrestdale add a bit of natural bushland character to what is otherwise a heavily residential landscape.
Sporting clubs and ovals in and around the suburb cater to junior football, soccer and cricket, and the family-heavy population means these facilities tend to be well used and well maintained.
Market snapshot
Harrisdale property market
Median sale price
$1.13m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$850
per week
Gross rental yield
3.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$898k
Median
$1.13m
Premium
$1.48m
Days on market
14
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
92
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +16.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Harrisdale by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Harrisdale, WA 6112.
Population
11,667
residents (2021)
Median age
33
years
Household income
$2,412
median, per week
Median rent
$420
per week
Median mortgage
$2,000
per month
Mortgage / income
19%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Harrisdale
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Harrisdale
$1.41m
14 Kaliman Bend
Sold ~July 2026
$1.27m
81 Dovedale Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.42m
10 Warbler Pass
Sold ~July 2026
$2.29m
151 Wright Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
37 Kudos Circuit
Sold ~July 2026
$613k
8 Stanley Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.16m
100 Dovedale Street
Sold ~July 2026
$815k
43 Pyramid Road
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Harrisdale suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Harrisdale?
The median house price in Harrisdale, WA is $1.13m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 25.4%.
How much is rent in Harrisdale?
The median weekly rent in Harrisdale is around $850 per week.
Is Harrisdale a good place to live?
Harrisdale is a southeastern suburb of Perth, Western Australia and is one of the western suburbs of the City of Armadale. Harrisdale is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 11,667 and 4 schools in the area.
What is the population of Harrisdale?
Harrisdale has a population of 11,667 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 33.
What schools are in Harrisdale?
There are 4 schools in or near Harrisdale, including Carey Baptist College, Harrisdale Primary School and North Harrisdale Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Harrisdale?
Properties in Harrisdale take around 14 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Harrisdale?
Entry-level properties in Harrisdale start around $898k, while premium homes reach $1.48m.
What suburbs are near Harrisdale?
Suburbs near Harrisdale include Piara Waters, Waters, Forrestdale, Southern River and River.
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