Holsworthy

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2173
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Property investors have seen a -1.31% drop in HOLSWORTHY based on a decrease in median home prices for the past three months.

Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains HOLSWORTHY, 2173 saw average growth in the long term.

The NSW suburb also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.Investors saw the median home price rise to $1,210,000

Profits averaged 4.67% per annum over a 3-year period, due to an upward trend in home prices in HOLSWORTHY, 2173.

This means, real estate investors could earn a rental income of $722.5 based on current median home prices for the suburb.

The gross rental yield in HOLSWORTHY, 2173 is 3.1%.

An average of 3.5 real estate transactions take place per month in HOLSWORTHY which translates to 42 per annum.

Surburb overview

Holsworthy lies approximately 31 kilometres south‑west of the Sydney central business district and falls within the City of Liverpool.

The suburb recorded a population of around 30,000 in the 2021 census, with a median age of 31 years and families with children comprising about 63 per cent of households.

About 60 per cent of residents were born in Australia, while notable overseas communities include India (8.2 per cent), the Philippines, Bangladesh and China, adding to its cultural mix.

While 57 per cent of households speak only English at home, other languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Mandarin and Arabic are also spoken.

Defence remains a significant employer, with the Holsworthy Barracks military reserve covering more than 22,000 hectares to the south, and accounting for around 17 per cent of local employment.

Holsworthy railway station on the T8 Airport & South Line provides direct train access to the CBD, situated about 27 kilometres from Central Station, and recorded nearly 3,900 daily entries and exits in 2023. Transit Systems bus services (routes 901, 902, and 902X) connect the station with Liverpool and Westfield Liverpool.

Private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel for about 45 per cent of commuters, with 32–38 per cent working from home, while train usage stands at roughly 3 per cent.

Essential services in the suburb include Holsworthy Primary and High Schools, several early-learning centres, medical clinics, a small retail precinct near the station and a local shopping centre serving daily needs.

Larger retail and health facilities, including Liverpool Hospital and Westfield Liverpool, lie within a short drive to the north.

Recreation options encompass Remount Park—commemorating Australia’s light horse brigades—walking trails through remnant bushland north of the station, and nearby Heathcote National Park for more extensive bushwalking and cycling excursions.

The area preserves significant Tharawal Aboriginal heritage, including over 500 known sites such as rock engravings and campsites within the bush reserve on the military land.

Holsworthy balances a suburban residential core with a significant military presence, supporting its demographic diversity, public transport access, essential amenities and a strong connection to natural and cultural heritage.

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