Granville vs Holroyd
Granville (median $1,217,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Holroyd ($1,275,000). Over the past year, Holroyd (+13.3%) ran 4.9 percentage points ahead of Granville (+8.4%) on house-price growth.
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Granville and Holroyd side by side
| Measure | Granville | Holroyd |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,217,000 | $1,275,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.4% | +13.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $605/wk | $605/wk |
| Owner occupied | 42.0% | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | 55.0% | 49.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1018 | 1025 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | 68 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 16,716 | 1,248 |
| Median age | 31 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 876 mm | 876 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Holroyd scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 68/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Holroyd (1025) sits above Granville (1018).
- For buyers
- Granville is the lower entry point at $1,217,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Granville delivers the better gross yield (3.08% vs 2.94%), but Holroyd has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Holroyd edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1018).
Granville vs Holroyd: common questions
Is Granville or Holroyd cheaper to buy in?
Granville has the lower median house price at $1,217,000, roughly 5% below Holroyd ($1,275,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Granville or Holroyd?
Over the past 12 months, Holroyd grew +13.3% vs +8.4% in Granville, a gap of 4.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Granville or Holroyd have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Holroyd scores 1025 vs 1018 in Granville. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Granville or Holroyd?
Holroyd scores 68/100 on walkability vs 32/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Granville or Holroyd?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.08% in Granville vs 2.94% in Holroyd. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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