Holroyd Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Holroyd Compares
Holroyd vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Holroyd | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,893 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $450 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,166 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 33 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.0% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2142 covers Holroyd, an inland suburb of Sydney about 20 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Parramatta region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Cumberland.
According to the 2021 Census, Holroyd has a population of 1,248 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,893, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 8 (0.6% of residents).
Housing in Holroyd includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,166, with 416 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 50.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Holroyd scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Holroyd is part of the Parramatta statistical area in New South Wales.
Holroyd Details
| Postcode | 2142 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 1,248 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,893/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $854/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,166 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 0.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2475/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 416 |
| Australian Citizens | 72.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.831 |
| Longitude | 150.997 |
| Distance from Sydney | 20 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Parramatta |
| Area (SA3) | Parramatta |
| Local Government | Cumberland |
| Federal Electorate | Parramatta |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 280 (22.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 103 (8.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 550 (44.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 210 (16.8%) |
| 65+ years | 108 (8.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 56 (4.5%) |
| Diabetes | 52 (4.2%) |
| Arthritis | 51 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 25 (2.0%) |
| Cancer | 19 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 6 (0.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 21 (5.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 208 (52.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 132 (33.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 39 (9.8%) |
Suburbs Near Holroyd
Same Postcode (2142)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.