Holsworthy, NSW 2173 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Holsworthy is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2173, home to 5,657 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Sutherland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 35 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,657
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $2,571 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,104 /week
- Median family income
- $2,660 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Liverpool
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hughes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $515 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,188
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Holsworthy Public School
- Holsworthy High School
- Wattle Grove Public School
- Hammondville Public School
- Nuwarra Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 23 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 87 bus stops
- Bardia Pde At Satelberg St
- Bardia Pde At Miri Cres
- Bardia Pde At Buna St
- Bardia Pde Opp Buna St
- Holsworthy Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 56 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 29 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 32.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 75.8% of the 1,706 resolvable premises in Holsworthy. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 13.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 75.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 11.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 267 across postcode 2173 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 82 violent offences, 59 property damage, 38 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Holsworthy?
Holsworthy (NSW 2173) had 5,657 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Liverpool local government area.
What is the median rent in Holsworthy?
The median advertised rent in Holsworthy is $515/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Holsworthy?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Holsworthy covering government sectors. Nearest include: Holsworthy Public School (0.5 km), Holsworthy High School (0.5 km), Wattle Grove Public School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Holsworthy?
Holsworthy is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (75.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Holsworthy?
Across postcode 2173, 267 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (82), property damage (59), theft (38). 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 Holsworthy?
In Holsworthy, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (32.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Holsworthy?
89 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Holsworthy centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 23 bus stops, 2 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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