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The median house price in Holroyd is $1.36m, with units at $585k. House values have moved 4.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Holroyd has an estimated 1,582 residents, up from 1,248 at the 2021 Census — a change of 334 people, or 26.8%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 66.0% of that increase. That puts 3,164 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on AreaSearch's analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, as of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Holroyd is around 1,582. This reflects an increase of 334 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,248 people, marking a growth rate of 26.8%. AreaSearch's estimate is inferred from the resident population of 1,442, as calculated following examination of the latest Estimated Residential Population data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional one validated new address since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,164 persons per square kilometer, placing Holroyd in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate exceeded both the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney averages since the 2021 Census, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods for Holroyd. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, a significant population increase is forecasted for Holroyd, with an expected increase of 454 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 19.9% over the 17-year period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
75 new dwellings have been approved in Holroyd over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Holroyd has received approximately 15 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 75 homes from FY-21 to FY-25. Up until now in FY-26, three approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.4 new residents arrive annually for each new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand. However, this ratio has increased to 5.1 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply. The average construction cost of new properties is $370,000. In FY-26, there have been $1.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity.
New developments consist of 11.0% detached dwellings and 89.0% medium to high-density housing, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers due to affordable entry pathways. Holroyd has approximately 148 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 314 residents based on current development patterns and AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. This should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Holroyd
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 123 current infrastructure and development projects close to Holroyd, worth an estimated $86 billion. 29 are already under construction and 54 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project likely affecting this region. Key projects include Anglicare Merrylands Residential Tower, Powerhouse Parramatta, Gran Central Granville, and One City Square, Parramatta. The following details those expected to have the most relevance.
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Merrylands RSL Club Redevelopment Stage 2
Second stage of a multi-phase masterplan redevelopment of Merrylands RSL Club, designed by Quattro Architecture. Works include new Level 1 building works comprising a relocated 400-plus seat buffet restaurant, a new Vietnamese food offering, and expanded indoor and outdoor gaming areas to the ground floor. A new transfer slab is being constructed to enable future development of residential, retail, commercial, hotel and aged care uses above the club. Stage 1 (basement excavation, new gaming and bar areas, atrium lobby) was completed in August 2017 by Taylor Construction.
Harris Park Cultural Precinct
City of Parramatta is delivering a Little India cultural precinct upgrade in Harris Park, funded by a $3.5 million Australian Government Investing in Our Communities grant. Works include Indian inspired murals, overhead decorative lighting, public art, streetscape upgrades, street trees, street furniture, paving improvements and a simplified overhead gateway on Marion Street. Mural installation began in March 2026, with broader construction and installation expected from August to December 2026.
Powerhouse Parramatta
Powerhouse Parramatta is a major NSW Government cultural infrastructure project on the Parramatta River foreshore. The new museum will deliver about 18,000 sqm of exhibition and public space across seven large presentation spaces, the Lang Walker Family Academy, rooftop public areas, productive gardens and an observatory for astronomy education. Construction is being managed by Lendlease and reached 95 percent complete in February 2026, with fitout and public domain works progressing ahead of opening in late 2026.
Connecting Granville Centres
A series of pedestrian infrastructure improvements designed to enhance safety, accessibility, and connectivity in and around the Granville town centre. The project includes upgrading the public domain on Good Street with granite paving, tree plantings, and DDA compliant kerb ramps. It aims to seamlessly link the northern side of Granville to destinations like the upcoming Granville Town Square, F.S. Garside Park, the M4 underpass, and pedestrian pathways to the Parramatta CBD, supported by a 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area.
26 Railway Terrace Co-living Development
Demolition of all existing structures and construction of a six storey co-living housing development containing 44 rooms with basement parking, associated site, infrastructure and landscaping works. The development aims to provide modern housing options while contributing to urban renewal in the Granville area.
Royal Parramatta Private Hospital
A proposed 24-storey private hospital development designed to address the healthcare shortfall in Western Sydney. The facility will include 120 to 130 hospital beds, six operating theatres, day surgery units, maternity services, and a perioperative suite. The architectural design by fjcstudio and Gray Puksand features a vertical village concept with biophilic terraces and the integration of a historic heritage house at the base of the tower.
Civic Link Block 3
Civic Link Block 3 is the City of Parramatta Council project transforming Horwood Place into a pedestrian and cycling green boulevard between George Street and Phillip Street. The project will permanently close part of Horwood Place to traffic and deliver wider paths, 38 mature native trees, more than 3000 shrubs and groundcover, rain gardens, seating, play and dining elements, and the 130 metre Ribbon social spine. It forms the central block of the wider Civic Link corridor connecting Parramatta Square, Sydney Metro West, Powerhouse Parramatta and the Parramatta River.Stage 1 Phillip Street early works are planned for 2026 and Stage 2 Horwood Place main works are forecast to continue through to the end of 2027, subject to site and weather conditions.
Parramatta Park Visitor Centre
Revitalisation and expansion of visitor facilities within the World Heritage-listed Parramatta Park. The project includes a modern visitor hub, interactive heritage exhibits, cafe facilities, and upgraded community amenities as part of a broader park improvement program.
677 residents of Holroyd are employed, from a labour force of 749. Unemployment sits at 9.6%, with participation at 67.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Holroyd has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 9.6% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 4.2%. As of December 2025677 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.4%, higher than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation was 67.1%, below Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Census responses showed 49.5% worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and construction. Holroyd specializes in public administration & safety with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.
However, accommodation & food services are under-represented at 3.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 5.8%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work. In the past year, employment increased by 4.2%, labour force by 4.5%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Holroyd's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Holroyd is $1,893 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $854 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,878 a year against an average of $72,401. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Holroyd's median income among taxpayers is $57,878. The average income in the suburb is $72,401. Nationally, the median income is lower at $56,950 and the average is $86,312. In Greater Sydney, the median income is $60,817 and the average is $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Holroyd would be approximately $63,006 (median) and $78,816 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Holroyd are around the 59th percentile nationally.
The earnings profile shows 33.8% of the population fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is similar to metropolitan regions where 30.9% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 21.6% of income in Holroyd. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 52nd percentile nationally and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Holroyd had 416 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 18% detached houses and 69% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,166 a month. Rent absorbs 23.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Holroyd's dwelling structure at its latest Census showed 17.8% houses and 82.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Holroyd stood at 13.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.7% and rented ones at 50.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,166, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Holroyd was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Holroyd's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,166 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Holroyd counted 416 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 527 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 40% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households account for 76.2% of all households, including 40.0% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.8%, with lone person households at 20.4% and group households comprising 3.8%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.6% of adults in Holroyd hold a university qualification, including 28.1% with a bachelor degree and 15.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 11.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Holroyd's residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications (44.6%) compared to Australia (30.4%) and NSW (32.2%). Bachelor degrees are the most common (28.1%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational pathways account for 23.4%, with advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 11.5%. Educational participation is high, with 31.2% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 6.6% in tertiary education, and 4.1% pursuing secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Holroyd means driving: households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis indicates four active stops operating within Holroyd, serving a mix of bus routes. Seven individual routes service these stops, collectively facilitating 949 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 239 meters from the nearest stop. As predominantly residential, most residents commute outward. Car remains the primary mode at 70%, followed by train at 17% and bus at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high 49.5% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency averages 135 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 237 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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82.7% of residents in Holroyd report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance across Holroyd, based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low among the general population, nearing the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover was found to be very high, with approximately 56% of the total population (~878 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and mental health issues, affecting 4.5 and 4.4% of residents respectively. 82.7% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
As of 10.6% of residents aged 65 and over (167 people), this is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were above average but ranked lower nationally than those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
59.5% of Holroyd residents were born overseas and 71.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (9.8%) and Chinese (9.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Holroyd has a culturally diverse population, with 59.5% born overseas and 71.5% speaking languages other than English at home. Islam is the predominant religion in Holroyd, comprising 32.9%, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Other (39.1%), Indian (9.8%), and Chinese (9.6%), all substantially higher than regional averages of 16.0%, 3.6%, and 3.5% respectively. Notably, Lebanese (5.7%) and Korean (1.6%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Holroyd compared to regional averages of 2.6% and 1.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Holroyd is 34, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 30.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Holroyd's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and considerably younger than Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Holroyd has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 at 22.4%, but fewer residents aged 15-24 at 8.1%. This 25-34 concentration is well above the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 65 to 74 has grown from 5.6% to 6.8%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 24.9% to 22.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Holroyd, with the strongest projected growth in the 45 to 54 age group at 37%, adding 51 residents to reach 191.
In contrast, the 35 to 44 age group shows minimal growth of just 3% (10 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Holroyd
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2024 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2024 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Feb 2026, not a 2021 count (1,243 at the 2021 Census → 1,582 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Feb 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL11932). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.