Holroyd vs Mays Hill
Mays Hill (median $1,175,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Holroyd ($1,275,000).
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Holroyd and Mays Hill side by side
| Measure | Holroyd | Mays Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,275,000 | $1,175,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $354,960 |
| House price change, 12 months | +13.3% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $765/wk |
| Unit rent | $605/wk | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 49.0% | 32.0% |
| Renter occupied | 49.0% | 65.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1025 | 1076 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 68 | 42 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,248 | 1,902 |
| Median age | 33 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 876 mm | 890 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.2°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
Holroyd scores higher on walkability (68/100 vs 42/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mays Hill (1076) sits above Holroyd (1025). Holroyd skews owner-occupied (49%), Mays Hill runs more rental-dense (32% owner).
- For buyers
- Mays Hill is the lower entry point at $1,175,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mays Hill offers the higher gross rental yield (3.39% vs 2.94%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Mays Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1076 vs 1025).
Holroyd vs Mays Hill: common questions
Is Holroyd or Mays Hill cheaper to buy in?
Mays Hill has the lower median house price at $1,175,000, roughly 8% below Holroyd ($1,275,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Holroyd or Mays Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mays Hill scores 1076 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 Mays Hill?
Holroyd scores 68/100 on walkability vs 42/100. 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 Mays Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.39% in Mays Hill 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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