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Holroyd, NSW 2142
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,170,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$570,000
market range $525K-$600K
Gross Yield (houses)
2.9%
1yr Growth (units)
-0.6%
market range -10.0% to +2.5%
Investment snapshot for Holroyd
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Holroyd market and investor summary
In Holroyd, NSW 2142, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.9%. At 0.8% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.9% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.8% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Holroyd: people, income and schools
Holroyd has a resident population of roughly 1,248, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. The median age is 33, broadly working-age, and families account for 76% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $98,000 a year, or roughly $1,890 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (3 out of 10). Locally, around 35% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
There are 87 schools within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 20 km from the CBD. Most day-to-day errands are doable on foot; the suburb scores 70 for walkability and 15 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Basement (vectored or non-vectored).
- Population
- 1,248
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $98,000/yr
- Households renting
- 49%
- Family households
- 76%
- Socio-economic rank
- 3/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 87
- avg ICSEA 993
- Unemployment
- 8.8%
- Distance to CBD
- 20 km
- Walk score
- 70/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Holroyd
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What should I check before investing in Holroyd?
Holroyd has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.9%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Tight rental market (0.8% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Holroyd?
The median property price in Holroyd, NSW 2142 is $570K for units.
What rental yield does Holroyd show?
The gross rental yield in Holroyd is 2.9% for houses and 5.9% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
How tight is the rental market in Holroyd?
The current vacancy rate in Holroyd is 0.8%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Holroyd?
Holroyd has a population of approximately 1,248 residents, with a median age of 33.
What schools are near Holroyd?
There are 87 schools within roughly 5km of Holroyd. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Holroyd's population growing?
The population of Holroyd has grown about 7% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Holroyd from the CBD?
Holroyd is about 20 km from the CBD.
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