Holroyd
NSW 2142 · Cumberland
1,248 (2021) → 1,403 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Cumberland local government area (est. 302,848 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Holroyd is a high growth suburb in Cumberland, NSW 2142, about 20km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.50M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 75/100, and is about 20km inland. Holroyd has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 32/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2142 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (8.17%), Pakistan (5.61%), Afghanistan (5.45%), China (5.13%), Lebanon (2.96%)
Top languages: Arabic (8.41%), Urdu (6.41%), Mandarin (5.13%), Hindi (3.85%), Cantonese (3.21%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1035 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.5kmICSEA 1047
- Delany CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 0.6kmICSEA 996
- Granville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 973
- Parramatta West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1029
- Granville Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 961
- St Oliver's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1100
- Parramatta High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1132
- Muslim Girls Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 994
- Holroyd SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 983
- Indie School ParramattaSecondary · Independent · 1.5km
- Merrylands East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 955
- Parramatta Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1134
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Holroyd
Is Holroyd safe?
Holroyd has a residential safety score of 32/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,212 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Holroyd?
In Holroyd, the median house price is $1.50M and the median unit price is $618K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Holroyd from Sydney CBD?
Holroyd is about 19.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 72 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Holroyd?
Holroyd has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Holroyd?
Holroyd has a transport score of 75/100 and 3 bus stops.