Moving to Holroyd NSW 2142
What the official numbers say about living in Holroyd — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $450 a week, against a median household income of $1,893 a week.
About 49% of homes are owner-occupied and 50% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Holroyd grew 20% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,044 → 1,248 people).
Around 76% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, Pakistan, Afghanistan; most spoken languages besides English: Arabic, Urdu, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Holroyd sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (38% of workers), while 54% work from home.
Nearest train station: Merrylands, 650 m south-west.
Nearest light rail stop: Parramatta Square, 2 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Parramatta EA, 3.5 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Parramatta Ferry Wharf, 2.4 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 10.4 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 20 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 85 schools · 243 cafes & restaurants · 30 supermarkets · 136 parks — see them all on the Holroyd profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Delany College 450 m · Holy Trinity Primary School 450 m · Granville Public School 800 m · Parramatta West Public School 1 km · Granville Boys High School 1.2 km · Merrylands East Public School 1.3 km · Muslim Girls Grammar School 1.3 km · Holroyd School 1.4 km
Groceries: Coles Merrylands 600 m · Woolworths Merrylands 650 m · Aldi 800 m · ChemaDiHatti Indian store 1.4 km · Jay Hind Supermarket 1.5 km · Radhe 1.5 km · Desiworld Supermarket Parramatta 1.5 km · Tongli Supermarket 1.6 km
Parks and reserves: Holroyd Gardens 200 m · Bennalong Park 400 m · Kurung Reserve 400 m · Young Park 500 m · Tiara Place Reserve 550 m · Holroyd Sportsground 550 m · Fyffe Park 650 m · Manchester Street Reserve 750 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Holroyd, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Australian Magpie · Noisy Miner · Rock Dove · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Holroyd, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holroyd here | 1,248 | — | 8/10 | 12% |
| Merrylands | 32,472 | — | 3/10 | 7% |
| Granville | 16,716 | — | 3/10 | 9% |
| Mays Hill | 1,902 | — | 7/10 | 8% |
| Harris Park | 5,043 | — | 6/10 | 11% |
| Parramatta | 30,211 | — | 9/10 | 13% |
| Guildford | 24,091 | — | 2/10 | 10% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Cumberland — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Parramatta — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2142 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Holroyd profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $450 a week, and about 50% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 20% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,044 people to 1,248. It sits about 20 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Merrylands station is roughly 0.7 km away. Local government is Cumberland council, and the federal seat is Parramatta.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Holroyd vs Mays Hill · Holroyd vs South Granville.
Nearby guides: Merrylands · Granville · Mays Hill · Harris Park · Parramatta · Guildford.
Keep an eye on Holroyd
One email when this data meaningfully changes — new census figures, prices, rankings. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.