Holsworthy at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
5,657
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Holsworthy.
The postcode for Holsworthy is 2173 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Holsworthy (2173) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Holsworthy has roughly 5,657 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Holsworthy scores 22/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Holsworthy's population at 5,657, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,657
Median age
31
Family households
89%
Lone person
10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$515/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
5,657
Median age: 31
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Safety
Crime and safety.
161
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
22
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Holsworthy.
Local schools for Holsworthy
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Government School Catchment
Holsworthy High School
Holsworthy Public School
Hammondville Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Holsworthy.
- What is the Holsworthy postcode?
- Holsworthy is in the 2173 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Holsworthy?
- Holsworthy is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2173. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Holsworthy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $515.
- What schools are in Holsworthy?
- There are 20 schools serving Holsworthy on this page, including Holsworthy High School, Holsworthy Public School, St Christopher's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Holsworthy?
- Holsworthy has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Holsworthy?
- Holsworthy is close to Hammondville, Wattle Grove, Voyager Point, Pleasure Point, Moorebank.
- What is the population of Holsworthy?
- The population of Holsworthy is approximately 5,657 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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