Holsworthy
Household income sits at the 93.1 percentile, giving Holsworthy strong economic capacity despite its low density of 29.7 residents per sq km. The suburb has 5,657 residents across 190.28 sq km, with 79.6% of dwellings being separate houses. Its median age of 31 is 9 years below the national figure, while 45.4% work from home. Compared with nearby Moorebank, Holsworthy presents a more detached, family-oriented housing pattern, reflected in an average household size of 3.2. That combination supports larger homes and strong earning capacity, although growth is measured at just 0.45% annually and the population trajectory is ageing rather than accelerating.
Population
5,657
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,571/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
43
Homebuyers are choosing a market dominated by family-sized stock rather than apartments: 79.6% of dwellings are separate houses, 19.8% are semi-detached and only 0.7% are apartments. Three-bedroom homes account for 48.5% and four-plus-bedroom homes 47.5%, so the suburb suits buyers needing space for children, guests or home offices. An indicative mortgage commitment is $2,188 per month, equal to 19.7% of household income, while rent is $515 a week. That repayment share is lower than a high-stress profile, but affordability worsened from 45.3 in 2011 to 48.2 in 2021. Compared with apartment-heavy locations, Holsworthy gives buyers more land-oriented choice, though current comparable sales should be checked before setting a budget.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are choosing a market dominated by family-sized stock rather than apartments: 79.6% of dwellings are separate houses, 19.8% are semi-detached and only 0.7% are apartments. Three-bedroom homes account for 48.5% and four-plus-bedroom homes 47.5%, so the suburb suits buyers needing space for children, guests or home offices. An indicative mortgage commitment is $2,188 per month, equal to 19.7% of household income, while rent is $515 a week. That repayment share is lower than a high-stress profile, but affordability worsened from 45.3 in 2011 to 48.2 in 2021. Compared with apartment-heavy locations, Holsworthy gives buyers more land-oriented choice, though current comparable sales should be checked before setting a budget.
For Investors
Rental demand has a sizeable base, with 32.9% of households renting compared with 18.3% owning outright and 48.1% paying a mortgage. Weekly rent is $515 and vacancy is 3.7%, so income potential needs to be weighed against tenant turnover and maintenance in mostly detached homes. The 44 development applications recorded over 12 months point to active project flow, including demolition, subdivision and semi-detached dwelling proposals, which could gradually add competition as well as improve stock. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, while the 0.45% annual trend is slower than a high-growth corridor. Investors should compare achieved rents, holding costs and property condition rather than relying on vacancy alone.
Development Activity
Total DAs
258
Last 12 Months
43
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+26.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Holsworthy
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Holsworthy combines a younger resident base with signs of longer-term ageing. The median age is 31, 9 years below the national figure, yet the wider trajectory records a 4.8-point increase in the senior share and a 3.3-point fall in the young share. Overseas-born residents make up 36.9%, 15.3 points above the national comparison, while the university-educated share is 44.2%, 14.1 points higher. English ancestry counts 1,275, Indian 638, Chinese 445 and Irish 383. Christianity numbers 2,495, no religion 1,549 and Hinduism 688. Compared with nearby Wattle Grove, the profile points to a family-heavy suburb with strong cultural variety and larger households averaging 3.2 people.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
79.6%
Houses
19.8%
Townhouse
0.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Holsworthy's housing profile is firmly mortgage-belt: 48.1% of households have a mortgage, 32.9% rent and 18.3% own outright. Separate houses make up 79.6% of stock, well above the 19.8% semi-detached share and 0.7% apartment share, while the bedroom mix is also large, with 48.5% of homes containing 3 bedrooms and 47.5% containing 4 or more. The $2,188 monthly mortgage figure compares with $515 weekly rent, and mortgage costs equal 19.7% of household income versus 20.0% for rent. Affordability moved from 45.3 in 2011 to 48.2 in 2021, indicating worsening pressure. Compared with nearby Moorebank, the detached and larger-bedroom mix gives Holsworthy a more family-oriented housing identity.
Mortgage / mo
$2,188
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $515.
$800
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $850
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$1,104
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.7%
Unoccupied
58
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
63.4%
Couples with children
22.2%
Couples, no children
13.5%
Single parent
1,389
Total families
Economy & Employment
Public administration is Holsworthy's largest industry at 19.0%, followed by healthcare at 14.1%, professional and technical services at 10.2%, education at 8.6% and finance at 7.9%. That employment mix helps explain household income at the 93.1 percentile. The occupation profile includes 748 professionals, 541 community and personal workers, 468 clerical and administrative workers, 409 trades workers and 372 managers. Labour-force participation is 72.4%, unemployment is 3.6% and full-time employment is 65.7%, supporting relatively strong purchasing capacity. SEIFA economic resources rank higher at decile 9 than education and occupation at decile 7, while disadvantage and advantage both sit at decile 8. The gap suggests resources are stronger than the formal education-and-occupation profile, rather than uniformly top-decile across every measure.
Unemployment
3.6%
Labour Force
3,206
Unemployed
114
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.7%
Part-time
21.7%
Participation
72.4%
Employed
3,092
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
44.2%
Postgraduate
13.5%
Born Overseas
36.9%
Dwellings
1,512
Transport to Work
Livability is shaped by space, home-based work and car dependence. The suburb covers 190.28 sq km at 29.7 residents per sq km, so access can vary materially by pocket compared with denser urban areas. Public transport accounts for 3.6% of commuting, versus 38.5% driving, while 45.4% work from home and 10.1% walk or cycle. Families have access to 2 local government schools, covering 1 primary and 1 secondary setting; enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. An IRSAD decile of 8 is higher than the middle of the national distribution, consistent with strong household resources. For safety, compare current NSW Police information and inspect lighting, routes and activity at different times before buying or renting.
Drive
38.5%
Public Transport
3.6%
Walk / Cycle
10.1%
Work from Home
45.4%
Population Forecast
+0.45%/yr
(+97 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady rather than rapid: the annual trend is 0.45%, and population change across the wider area is 8.1% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver, which can refresh demand even as the trajectory is labelled Aging. The shift indicators show a 4.8-point increase in the senior share, a 3.3-point decline in the young share and rent growth of 37.5%, while affordability worsened from 45.3 in 2011 to 48.2 in 2021. Gentrification is scored at 10 and labelled Not gentrifying, although a separate shift score of 33 is labelled Early signs. Compared with faster-growth corridors, the 0.45% pace implies an established market where renovation, infill and demographic change matter more than rapid expansion.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+204
Net Internal / yr
-290
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -290/yr, Strong overseas inflow +204/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Holsworthy compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holsworthy a good suburb to live in?
For households wanting space, Holsworthy is a practical fit: 79.6% of dwellings are separate houses, average household size is 3.2 and 45.4% work from home. Its median age is 31, lower than the national figure, while 3.6% public transport use means car access matters. Compare the exact pocket, commute and school zone before deciding.
What is the median house price in Holsworthy?
Use recent settled sales to establish the current median rather than relying on a guessed figure. Three-bedroom and four-plus-bedroom homes account for 48.5% and 47.5% of stock, and the indicative mortgage figure is $2,188 per month. Compare several comparable sales because house condition and land size can move prices higher or lower than a single suburb median.
What schools are in Holsworthy?
Holsworthy has 2 local government schools: 1 primary and 1 secondary. Families should confirm the catchment for the exact address, as enrolment zones can sit differently from suburb boundaries. Compared with a suburb with only one school phase, that mix gives local access across both primary and secondary years, but availability, travel time and care arrangements still need checking.
Is Holsworthy safe?
Safety is best assessed at street level rather than assumed from a suburb label. Check current NSW Police crime mapping, visit the route to home and transport at different times, and ask about lighting, parking and late-night activity. Holsworthy's 190.28 sq km area and 29.7 residents per sq km mean conditions may vary more between pockets than in a compact suburb, so compare the exact address with nearby streets.
Is Holsworthy good for property investment?
It can suit investors seeking family rental stock, with 32.9% renting, $515 weekly rent and 3.7% vacancy. However, 79.6% of dwellings are separate houses, so maintenance and land costs may be higher than for apartment-led strategies. Forty-four development applications in 12 months add potential supply, while overseas migration is the primary growth driver. Compare net yield, insurance, repairs and achieved rents before deciding.
How is Holsworthy's population changing?
Holsworthy's population is 5,657 today, while the wider-area trend records 8.1% change over 10 years and annual growth of 0.45%. Overseas migration is the primary driver, but the trajectory is labelled Aging: the senior share rose 4.8 points and the young share fell 3.3 points. Compared with a faster-growth suburb, this is measured change, with household composition likely to evolve more slowly than raw demand.
What languages are spoken in Holsworthy?
Overseas-born residents account for 36.9%, 15.3 points above the national comparison. Hindi is the largest listed non-English language with 90 speakers, followed by Bengali at 84, Mandarin at 77, Arabic at 66 and Malayalam at 63. Compared with a less internationally connected suburb, this mix can support demand for culturally familiar services, but language needs vary by household.
Is there much development in Holsworthy?
Development activity is material, with 44 applications in 12 months. Recent examples include demolition, subdivision and new semi-detached dwellings, including proposals with pools or outbuildings. That is higher activity than a no-change market, but applications do not guarantee completion or a fixed number of new homes. Buyers should check approvals, construction timing and any effect on parking, privacy and local traffic.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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