Harris Park vs Holroyd
Holroyd (median $1,275,000) is roughly 39% cheaper to buy into than Harris Park ($2,075,000).
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Harris Park and Holroyd side by side
| Measure | Harris Park | Holroyd |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,075,000 | $1,275,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +13.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $700/wk | $605/wk |
| Owner occupied | 25.0% | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | 71.0% | 49.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1061 | 1025 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 68 |
| Transit score | 40 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,043 | 1,248 |
| Median age | 31 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 890 mm | 876 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°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
Harris Park scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 68/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Harris Park (1061) sits above Holroyd (1025). Holroyd skews owner-occupied (49%), Harris Park runs more rental-dense (25% owner).
- For buyers
- Holroyd is the lower entry point at $1,275,000 median, 39% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Holroyd offers the higher gross rental yield (2.94% vs 1.88%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Harris Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1061 vs 1025). Holroyd also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Harris Park vs Holroyd: common questions
Is Harris Park or Holroyd cheaper to buy in?
Holroyd has the lower median house price at $1,275,000, roughly 39% below Harris Park ($2,075,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Harris Park or Holroyd have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Harris Park scores 1061 vs 1025 in Holroyd. 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, Harris Park or Holroyd?
Harris Park scores 100/100 on walkability vs 68/100. 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, Harris Park or Holroyd?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.94% in Holroyd vs 1.88% in Harris Park. 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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