Holroyd, NSW 2142 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Holroyd is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2142, home to 1,248 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Parramatta local government area and roughly 18 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,248
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,893 /week
- Median personal income
- $854 /week
- Median family income
- $2,020 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Cumberland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Parramatta
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parramatta
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,166
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Granville Boys High School
- Granville Public School
- Rosehill Public School
- Granville East Public School
- Parramatta Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 train stops, 47 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 12 train stops, 133 bus stops
- F.S Garside Park, Parramatta Rd
- Granville Station, Platform 1
- Granville Station, Platform 2
- Granville Station, Platform 3
- Granville Station, Platform 4
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 40 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 42 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 10 supermarkets
- 18 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 18.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Building serves 38.6% of the 515 resolvable premises in Holroyd. Most premises here are in apartment buildings served by fibre to the basement and existing in-building copper. Real-world speeds depend on the in-building wiring.
- Fibre to the Premises: 7.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 27.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 38.6%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 22.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 3.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,510 across postcode 2142 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 688 theft, 462 violent offences, 383 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Holroyd?
Holroyd (NSW 2142) had 1,248 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Cumberland local government area.
What is the median rent in Holroyd?
The median advertised rent in Holroyd is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Holroyd?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Holroyd covering government sectors. Nearest include: Granville Boys High School (0.6 km), Granville Public School (1 km), Rosehill Public School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Holroyd?
Holroyd is predominantly served by Fibre to the Building (38.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Holroyd?
Across postcode 2142, 2,510 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (688), violent (462), drug offences (383). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Holroyd?
In Holroyd, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (18.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Holroyd?
145 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Holroyd centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 47 bus stops, 8 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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