Holsworthy at a glance
Median house
$1,210,000
-0.9% over 12 months
Median unit
$348,480
Weekly rent
$850
Houses
Gross yield
3.7%
Houses, on the median
Population
5,657
Median age 31
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 46 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2173), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,210,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (46 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $348,480, roughly 71% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-0.9%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $242,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -0.9%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Holsworthy.
Median house price
$1,210,000
-0.9% over the past year. Median unit price $348,480.
Median of 46 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$850/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
–
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$1,210,000
-0.9% annual growth
$348,480
5,657
Median age: 31
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at -0.9%/yr
2021
$1.3M
5-year change
-4%
2026
$1.2M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Holsworthy.
Holsworthy's median house price is $1,210,000 (median of 46 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2173 (NSW), Sutherland Shire Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Holsworthy (2173) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW. The median house here is $1,210,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -0.9% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
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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Day to day
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
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.65% (median rent $850/wk against a $1,210,000 price tag). With 33% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20263.65%
Based on $1,210,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Based on $348,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-0.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202666%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
82
total offences in 2026
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 2026· 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
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Holsworthy?
- The median house price in Holsworthy, NSW 2173 is $1,210,000 (median of 46 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $348,480. Annual growth is -0.9%.
- How much is my house worth in Holsworthy?
- A useful starting point is the Holsworthy median house price of $1,210,000 (units $348,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Holsworthy a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Holsworthy is 3.7%: the median weekly house rent is $850 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2173), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,210,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 0.9% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Holsworthy is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 $850.
- 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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