Holroyd vs Harris Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,275,000 and $2,075,000.
Holroyd (median $1,275,000) is roughly 39% cheaper to buy into than Harris Park ($2,075,000). Over the past year, Holroyd (+13.3%) ran 13.3 percentage points ahead of Harris Park (0%) on house-price growth.
Harris Park scores higher on walkability (68/100 vs 100/100 ), 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 carries both higher gross yield (2.94% vs 1.88%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
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.
Common questions
Is Holroyd or Harris Park 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.
Which has stronger property growth, Holroyd or Harris Park?
Over the past 12 months, Holroyd grew +13.3% vs 0% in Harris Park, a gap of 13.3 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 Harris Park 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, Holroyd or Harris Park?
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, Holroyd or Harris Park?
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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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