Full-time 28.9%Part-time 14.2%Unemployed 1.8%Not in labour 55.1%
Dwelling Types
Harvey
House 92.4%Semi-detached 6.3%Other 1.3%
Commute Mode
Harvey
Car 91.1%Transit 1.1%Bicycle 0.5%Walk 2.9%WFH 4.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
66.2%
Philippines
11.0%
England
4.6%
New Zealand
1.9%
China
1.5%
Language at Home
English only
77.8%
Italian
2.5%
Mandarin
1.4%
Arabic
0.2%
Cantonese
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Harvey
Is Harvey safe?
Harvey has a safety score of 56/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Cookernup (76/100), Yarloop (74/100), Brunswick (WA) (30/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Harvey?
Median weekly rent in Harvey is $550/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Cookernup ($700/wk), Yarloop ($1100/wk), Brunswick (WA) ($650/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Harvey?
Harvey has a school rating of 27/100 across 3 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Harvey Senior High School (Secondary), St Anne's School (Primary), Harvey Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Harvey affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Harvey is $605K, up 31.9% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $420K. For renters, median weekly rent is $550/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Cookernup ($725K), Yarloop ($618K), Brunswick (WA) ($600K). (Data as of July 2026)
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🚗 Car Dependent🏡 Quiet Residential💰 Affordable🤝 Community outdoor_lifestyle
Harvey is a small agricultural town in WA's South West, about 140km from Perth, best known as the home of Harvey Fresh, Harvey Beef, and Harvey Cheese, regional food brands that carry real pride. Harvey Dam offers picturesque outdoor recreation, and the town hosts nationally significant motorsport events. Day-to-day life is quiet and rural: car-dependent, limited on cafes and nightlife, and bushfire risk is a genuine consideration. It suits those drawn to affordable rural land and an unhurried agricultural lifestyle.
The typical house sells for around $605k and rent of $550/week, placing it 41% below the Perth metro median. With a safety score of 56/100, the area is 4 points above the metro average of 52. The area's 3 schools hold a combined rating of 27/100, around average. The median age is 44, with households earning $1,425/week.
“Just looked through some old pics and remembered when I went to Harvey. There was a really nice place 5 mins down the road from Harvey dam with massive open grassland, even saw deer (I think?) there once. Heaps of dead trees in water. Was a really beautiful place.”— 10 upvotes in community discussion