Holsworthy

An assessment of population growth drivers in Holsworthy reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Holsworthy is around 5,591, a decrease of 66 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,657. This decrease reflects an inferred resident population of 5,548 based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024. The population density is approximately 29 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed around 59.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Population projections for Holsworthy are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia aggregations released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former.

By 2041, Holsworthy is expected to increase by 222 persons, reflecting an overall growth rate of approximately 3.2% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Holsworthy is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Holsworthy has averaged around 10 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 54 homes were approved, with a further 14 approved so far in FY-26. Despite population decline in recent years, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, which is positive for buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $487,000, indicating developers' focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In this financial year, $16.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. The new development consists of 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 80.0% houses). This skew towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 579 people in the area, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Holsworthy is expected to grow by 177 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Holsworthy has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 165 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include the M5 Motorway Westbound Traffic Upgrade, Holsworthy Local Centre Mixed-Use Development, Georges Cove Residences, and La Vie @ Casula. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Holsworthy performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Holsworthy has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.2% in the past year, showing an estimated employment growth of 4.9%. As of December 2025, 4,026 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was high at 92.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Census responses indicated that 43.4% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment were public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Holsworthy had a strong specialization in public administration & safety (4.0 times the regional level) but lower representation in professional & technical services (8.2% vs regional average of 11.5%).

Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on resident population versus working population counts. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.9%, labour force grew by 4.9%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 3.0%. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise in unemployment to 4.2%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Holsworthy's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Holsworthy had a median income among taxpayers of $66,501 and an average income of $76,014. These figures are higher than the national averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively for Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $72,393 and $82,749 respectively. Census 2021 income data ranks Holsworthy's household, family, and personal incomes between the 85th and 91st percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 38.9% of individuals in Holsworthy earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, compared to 30.9% in the broader area. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 39.9% of households, indicating strong consumer spending potential despite high housing costs consuming 16.1% of income. Disposable income ranks at the 90th percentile nationally, and Holsworthy's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Holsworthy is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Holsworthy's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.6% houses and 20.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Holsworthy was 18.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.0% and rented ones at 33.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,188, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $515, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Holsworthy's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,188 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Holsworthy features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 88.6% of all households, including 57.7% couples with children, 17.8% couples without children, and 11.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 11.4%, consisting of 10.1% lone person households and 1.3% group households. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Holsworthy shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 36.3% for residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 23.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 31.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 11.6% and certificates for 19.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 5.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Holsworthy has 29 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are covered by 23 individual routes, offering 3,484 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically living 258 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant transport mode at 69%, with 15% walking and 10% using trains. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 43.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 497 trips per day, equating to approximately 120 weekly trips per stop.

Holsworthy's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Holsworthy. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were both low across young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~3,182 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions were asthma and mental health issues, impacting 7.1 and 5.4% of residents respectively. 78.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 7.2% of residents aged 65 and over (402 people), lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Holsworthy is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Holsworthy's cultural diversity is notable, with 36.9% of its population born overseas and 39.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Holsworthy, comprising 47.9% of people. Hinduism, however, is overrepresented, making up 13.2% of the population compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (20.7%), Other (18.3%), and English (17.9%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Indian at 8.9% (regional average 3.6%), Filipino at 2.8% (2.0%), and Russian at 0.5% (0.4%).

Holsworthy hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Holsworthy's median age is 31 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Holsworthy has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (18.3%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.7%). This 15-24 concentration is notably higher than the national average of 12.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group has increased from 3.6% to 4.7%, while the 75-84 cohort has grown from 1.2% to 2.2%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 13.7% to 12.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Holsworthy's age profile. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to expand by 75 people (62%), reaching a total of 199 residents. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 53% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts.