Holroyd vs Granville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,275,000 and $1,217,000. Holroyd edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
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.
Holroyd scores higher on walkability (68/100 vs 32/100 ), 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).
Common questions
Is Holroyd or Granville 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, Holroyd or Granville?
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 Holroyd or Granville 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, Holroyd or Granville?
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, Holroyd or Granville?
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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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