Holroyd at a glance
Walk score
68
Somewhat walkable
Population
1,248
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Holroyd.
The postcode for Holroyd is 2142 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Holroyd (2142) sits in the Parramatta region of NSW.
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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Day to day
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
49%
Renter occupied
49%
At a deeper level
1,248
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
94
total offences in 2025
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 2025· 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
Education
Schools in Holroyd.
Local schools for Holroyd
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Government School Catchment
Granville Public School
Parramatta West Public School
Granville Boys High School
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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 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 $400, for units it's $450.
- 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, Parramatta Westfield, Harris Park.
- 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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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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