Holroyd vs Merrylands
Holroyd (median $1,275,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Merrylands ($1,400,000). Over the past year, Holroyd (+13.3%) ran 5.6 percentage points ahead of Merrylands (+7.7%) on house-price growth.
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Holroyd and Merrylands side by side
| Measure | Holroyd | Merrylands |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,275,000 | $1,400,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $324,720 |
| House price change, 12 months | +13.3% | +7.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $605/wk | $620/wk |
| Owner occupied | 49.0% | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | 49.0% | 47.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1025 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 68 | 70 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,248 | 32,472 |
| Median age | 33 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 876 mm | 876 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.1°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
Merrylands scores higher on walkability (68/100 vs 70/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Holroyd (1025) sits above Merrylands (992).
- For buyers
- Holroyd is the lower entry point at $1,275,000 median, 9% 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 2.79%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Holroyd edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 992).
Holroyd vs Merrylands: common questions
Is Holroyd or Merrylands cheaper to buy in?
Holroyd has the lower median house price at $1,275,000, roughly 9% below Merrylands ($1,400,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Holroyd or Merrylands?
Over the past 12 months, Holroyd grew +13.3% vs +7.7% in Merrylands, a gap of 5.6 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 Merrylands have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Holroyd scores 1025 vs 992 in Merrylands. 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 Merrylands?
Merrylands scores 70/100 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 Merrylands?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.94% in Holroyd vs 2.79% in Merrylands. 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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