Holroyd at a glance
Median house
$1,275,000
+13.3% over 12 months
Median unit
$316,800
Weekly rent
$720
Houses · units $605
Gross yield
2.9%
Houses, on the median
Population
1,248
Median age 33
Walk score
68
Somewhat walkable
Prices: Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2142), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,275,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (5 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $316,800, roughly 75% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+13.3%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $255,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +13.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Holroyd.
Median house price
$1,275,000
+13.3% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$720/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$605/wk
Owner occupied
49%
Renter occupied
49%
At a deeper level
$1,275,000
+13.3% annual growth
$316,800
1,248
Median age: 33
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +13.3%/yr
2021
$683K
5-year change
+87%
2026
$1.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Holroyd.
Holroyd's median house price is $1,275,000 (median of 5 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2142 (NSW), City of Parramatta, part of Greater Sydney.
Holroyd (2142) sits in the Parramatta region of NSW. The median house here is $1,275,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +13.3% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Holroyd has roughly 1,248 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Holroyd scores 68/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Holroyd's population at 1,248, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (49% own, 49% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,248
Median age
33
Family households
76%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.94% (median rent $720/wk against a $1,275,000 price tag). Units yield 9.93% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 49% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +13.3% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.94%
Based on $1,275,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20269.93%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+13.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202649%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
38
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
68
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Holroyd.
Local schools for Holroyd
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Granville Public School
Parramatta West Public School
Granville Boys High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Holroyd.
- What is the median house price in Holroyd?
- The median house price in Holroyd, NSW 2142 is $1,275,000 (median of 5 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +13.3%.
- How much is my house worth in Holroyd?
- A useful starting point is the Holroyd median house price of $1,275,000 (units $316,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Holroyd a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Holroyd is 2.9%: the median weekly house rent is $720 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2142), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,275,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 13.3% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Holroyd is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Holroyd postcode?
- Holroyd is in the 2142 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Parramatta region.
- Where is Holroyd?
- Holroyd is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2142. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Parramatta region.
- What is the average rent in Holroyd?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $720, for units it's $605.
- What schools are in Holroyd?
- There are 20 schools serving Holroyd on this page, including Holy Trinity Primary School, Delany College, Granville Public School.
- How walkable is Holroyd?
- Holroyd has a Walk Score of 68 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Holroyd?
- Holroyd is close to Granville, Merrylands, Mays Hill, Harris Park, Parramatta.
- What is the population of Holroyd?
- The population of Holroyd is approximately 1,248 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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