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Harefield

NSW 2650 • New South Wales

165
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
205.57 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRiverinaCar-Dependent

About Harefield

Harefield is a small rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated within Junee Shire approximately 11 kilometres south of Junee and 35 kilometres north of Wagga Wagga. The locality covers a large area of around 205 square kilometres, with a population of 165 residents spread across farming properties and rural allotments. The median household income reflects the agrarian nature of the area, and the flat, open agricultural landscape is typical of the eastern Riverina.

Harefield is primarily a grain farming and grazing district, with the locality gaining some commercial significance through a freight container terminal that began operating in 2012. Daily services and amenities are available in nearby Junee, while the regional city of Wagga Wagga — home to hospitals, universities, major shopping centres, and transport connections — is within a 35-minute drive. The Main Southern railway line passes through the area, making Harefield reasonably connected for freight if not for passenger services.

Harefield falls under postcode 2650 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2650
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Wagga Wagga
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.07°, 147.38°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
205.57 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Junee Station
11 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • Limited rural services — Junee / Wagga Wagga 15-40 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
470 km
By Train
Drive to Junee (11 km) for regional rail services to Sydney via CountryLink / NSW TrainLink
By Car (Peak)
5 hr - 5 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr 45 min - 5 hr

🛣️ Car essential locally; nearest city services at Wagga Wagga (35 km); Sturt Highway and Hume Highway accessible nearby

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Harefield has no local retail or services; all daily errands require a car to Junee or Wagga Wagga

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
165
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harefield known for? +

Harefield is known as a quiet rural farming locality in the NSW Riverina, with grain cropping and grazing as the main activities, as well as a regional freight container terminal that has operated since 2012.

How far is Harefield from Wagga Wagga? +

Harefield is approximately 35 kilometres north of Wagga Wagga by road, about a 30-35 minute drive via the Olympic Highway.

Does Harefield have public transport? +

Harefield has no regular local public transport. The nearest train station is at Junee, approximately 11 kilometres to the north, which has NSW TrainLink services on the Main Southern railway line.

What is the population of Harefield? +

According to the 2021 Census, Harefield has a population of 165 residents. The locality saw modest growth of around 14% between 2016 and 2021.

Is Harefield a good place to live? +

Harefield suits those who value the open spaces and quiet rhythms of Riverina farming country, with the convenience of Junee and Wagga Wagga nearby for schools, shopping, and services. It is a car-dependent locality with a strong agricultural identity.

What is the postcode for Harefield? +

The postcode for Harefield, NSW is 2650, which it shares with Wagga Wagga and surrounding areas in the Riverina.