Holroyd vs Parramatta.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,275,000 and $1,686,000.
Holroyd (median $1,275,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Parramatta ($1,686,000). Over the past year, Holroyd (+13.3%) ran 13.4 percentage points ahead of Parramatta (-0.1%) on house-price growth.
Parramatta 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 Parramatta (1083) sits above Holroyd (1025). Holroyd skews owner-occupied (49%), Parramatta runs more rental-dense (28% owner).
For buyers
Holroyd is the lower entry point at $1,275,000 median, 24% 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 2.31%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Parramatta edges out on average school ICSEA (1083 vs 1025). Holroyd also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Holroyd or Parramatta cheaper to buy in?
Holroyd has the lower median house price at $1,275,000, roughly 24% below Parramatta ($1,686,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Holroyd or Parramatta?
Over the past 12 months, Holroyd grew +13.3% vs -0.1% in Parramatta, a gap of 13.4 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 Parramatta have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Parramatta scores 1083 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 Parramatta?
Parramatta 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 Parramatta?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.94% in Holroyd vs 2.31% in Parramatta. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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