Holsworthy
A median age of 31, fully 9 years below the national figure, marks Holsworthy out from most $1,190,000 housing markets, and the youth skews everything else. Household income sits in the 93.1st percentile nationally, supported by 75.1% full-time employment, and 79.6% of dwellings are separate houses with almost no apartment stock at 0.7%. The 190.28 km2 footprint is dominated by Defence land, so the lived-in area is dense in family housing: average household size runs 3.2 people, 0.7 above national. University qualifications reach 44.2%, which is 14.1 points above national, and 36.9% of residents were born overseas.
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
38
Median House
$1.2M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $1,190,000 median reflects a market built almost entirely on family houses, since 79.6% of dwellings are separate houses and apartments make up just 0.7%. Buyers are choosing between three-bedroom homes (48.5%) and four-plus-bedroom homes (47.5%), with smaller stock almost absent, so this is not an entry-level market for downsizers. Prices rose 4.3% from $1,150,000 in 2024 to $1,200,000 in 2025, a steadier climb than many Sydney suburbs. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,188, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.7%, well below the 30% stress threshold because household incomes sit in the 93.1st percentile. Mortgage holders dominate at 48.4% against just 18.5% who own outright, which fits the young median age of 31 and a population still building equity rather than holding debt-free homes.
For Buyers
The $1,190,000 median reflects a market built almost entirely on family houses, since 79.6% of dwellings are separate houses and apartments make up just 0.7%. Buyers are choosing between three-bedroom homes (48.5%) and four-plus-bedroom homes (47.5%), with smaller stock almost absent, so this is not an entry-level market for downsizers. Prices rose 4.3% from $1,150,000 in 2024 to $1,200,000 in 2025, a steadier climb than many Sydney suburbs. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,188, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.7%, well below the 30% stress threshold because household incomes sit in the 93.1st percentile. Mortgage holders dominate at 48.4% against just 18.5% who own outright, which fits the young median age of 31 and a population still building equity rather than holding debt-free homes.
For Investors
A 33.1% renter share and weekly rent of $515 give landlords a working tenant pool, and the 3.7% vacancy rate is tight enough to support steady occupancy. Against the $1,190,000 median, that rent implies a gross yield near 2.3%, low by national standards but typical for premium detached Sydney stock. Rent has grown 37.5% over the period, a stronger driver of returns than yield alone. Demand support is split: net overseas migration adds 204 residents a year while internal migration removes 290, so growth leans on new arrivals rather than local churn. Development activity is modest at 34 applications in 12 months, mostly single-dwelling and complying-development work rather than new apartment supply, which keeps the detached-house scarcity intact and underpins the investment case on capital growth more than cash yield.
Development Activity
Total DAs
249
Last 12 Months
38
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-13.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Holsworthy iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Holsworthy Public School
K-6 · 563 students
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School
K-6 · 576 students
Holsworthy High School
7-12 · 693 students
Demographics
The median age of 31 is 9.0 years below national, one of the younger profiles you will find in a million-dollar market, and it ties to an average household size of 3.2, which is 0.7 above national and consistent with couples raising children. Overseas-born residents reach 36.9%, which is 15.3 points above national, and ancestry leans toward English (1,275), Indian (638) and Chinese (445). The leading non-English languages are Hindi (90 speakers), Bengali (84) and Mandarin (77). University qualifications at 44.2% run 14.1 points above national, helping explain the high incomes. Christianity (2,495 residents) leads on faith, with Hinduism (688) and Islam (315) reflecting the South Asian migrant share. Couples with children make up 2,452 of 4,605 families, far outnumbering the 626 couples without children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
79.6%
Houses
19.8%
Townhouse
0.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure tilts firmly toward buyers paying down loans: 48.4% carry a mortgage, only 18.5% own outright and 33.1% rent. Mortgage holders outnumbering outright owners nearly three to one points to a young, equity-building population rather than long-held wealth, matching the median age of 31. The stock is 79.6% separate houses and 19.8% semi-detached, leaving apartments at just 0.7%, so the housing mix is overwhelmingly family-oriented. Three-bedroom dwellings account for 48.5% and four-plus-bedroom homes 47.5%, with one and two-bedroom stock nearly absent. The median house price rose from $1,150,000 to $1,200,000 across 2024 to 2025, a 4.3% one-year move. Mortgage-to-income at 19.7% and rent-to-income at 20.0% both stay well below the 30% stress threshold, a comfortable position that reflects incomes in the 93.1st percentile.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,188
Rent / wk
$515
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
13.6%
Couples, no children
4,605
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce concentrates in stable public-facing sectors: Public Administration leads at 19.0% (409 workers), well above the typical suburb because of the adjacent Defence establishment, with Healthcare next at 14.1% (305) and Professional/Tech at 10.2% (219). Education (8.6%) and Finance (7.9%) round out the top five. By occupation, Professionals (748) and Community/Personal workers (541) dominate, aligning with the IEO decile 7 score for education and occupation. Unemployment is low at 4.0% and the full-time employment rate reaches 75.1%, above many Sydney markets. The IER score sits at decile 9, higher than the IEO decile 7, because strong full-time incomes lift economic resources faster than formal qualifications. Real incomes grew 5.0% over the decade, modest but positive against rising costs.
Unemployment
1.3%
Labour Force
14,559
Unemployed
190
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
75.1%
Part-time
20.9%
Participation
63.6%
Employed
2,703
Occupations
Top Industries
University
44.2%
Postgraduate
13.5%
Born Overseas
36.9%
Dwellings
1,512
Transport to Work
Transport leans on cars, with 70.5% driving against 6.5% using public transport, below the reliance you see in transit-rich inner suburbs, though 18.5% walk or cycle. The suburb scores decile 8 on IRSAD and decile 8 on IRSD, both upper-tier nationally, meaning relatively few residents face disadvantage, and the IER decile 9 score points to strong economic resources. Only 3.2% of residents (171 people) need daily assistance, low for any community. No schools are recorded inside the 190.28 km2 boundary in this dataset, much of which is Defence land, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs, a practical trade-off for the large but lightly settled footprint. Volunteering runs at 10.0%, and rent-to-income at 20.0% keeps tenants comfortable.
Drive
70.5%
Public Transport
6.5%
Walk / Cycle
18.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.45%/yr
(+97 people/yr)
EstablishedHolsworthy reads as an established, slow-growth suburb, with annual population growth of 0.45% adding about 97 people a year and a 10-year change of 8.1%. Medium forecasts lift the wider statistical area from 21,386 in 2025 to 22,242 by 2031, a gentle trajectory rather than a boom. Overseas migration is the only positive driver at 204 residents a year, offset by a net internal outflow of 290, so growth depends on new arrivals. The gentrification stage reads not gentrifying, scoring 10, because the internal outflow signals locals leaving rather than wealthier buyers moving in. The profile is aging despite the young median: the senior share rose 4.8 points while the young share fell 3.3 points over the decade, a slow demographic shift toward an older mix.
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?
Holsworthy scores decile 8 on IRSAD and decile 9 on the IER economic resources index, both upper-tier nationally, with household income in the 93.1st percentile. The median age of 31 is 9 years below national, suiting young families, and 79.6% of dwellings are separate houses. The main trade-off is car reliance at 70.5%.
What is the median house price in Holsworthy?
The median house price is $1,190,000. Prices rose 4.3% from $1,150,000 in 2024 to $1,200,000 in 2025. Weekly rent averages $515 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,188, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.7%, well below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Holsworthy?
No schools are recorded inside the 190.28 km2 Holsworthy boundary in this dataset, much of which is Defence land, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The resident base is well educated, with university qualifications at 44.2%, which is 14.1 points above national.
Is Holsworthy safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Holsworthy in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 8 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, an upper tier, and only 3.2% of its residents (171 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Holsworthy good for property investment?
Rent of $515 a week against a $1,190,000 median gives a gross yield near 2.3%, low but typical for detached Sydney stock, while the 3.7% vacancy rate supports steady occupancy. Rent grew 37.5% over the period and overseas migration adds 204 residents a year, so returns lean on capital growth more than yield.
How is Holsworthy's population changing?
Population growth is 0.45% annually, about 97 people a year, with an 8.1% rise over 10 years. Overseas migration adds 204 residents a year while net internal migration removes 290. The profile is slowly aging, with the senior share up 4.8 points and the young share down 3.3 points over the decade.
What languages are spoken in Holsworthy?
About 36.9% of residents were born overseas, 15.3 points above national. English dominates, with Hindi (90 speakers), Bengali (84), Mandarin (77), Arabic (66) and Malayalam (63) the most common non-English languages, reflecting a notable South Asian migrant presence among the 5,657 residents.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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