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Holsworthy 2173 suburb insights

Postcode 2173 covers Holsworthy, a residential suburb within the Liverpool local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Holsworthy across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Holsworthy?

Can I afford Holsworthy?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Holsworthy? Based on the suburb median of $1,221,000 (houses) and the local median household income.


Monthly repayment
$6,027/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
54.1%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$976,800 loan
20% deposit ($244,200)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 54% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.


Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Holsworthy54.1%
Sydney median income67.2%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Holsworthy?

Rental market in Holsworthy

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 36 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.


Median weekly rent · House · 3 bed
$730per week
Sep 2025 · 36 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $600 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 23: $600 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 23: $595 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 23: $650 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 23: $650 per week (39 bonds)Mar 24: $665 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 24: $698 per week (36 bonds)Sep 24: $695 per week (38 bonds)Dec 24: $700 per week (36 bonds)Mar 25: $720 per week (39 bonds)Jun 25: $700 per week (34 bonds)Sep 25: $730 per week (36 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25


Nearby suburbs · same combination

Milperra2214
3.5 km away
Panania2213
4.0 km away
Revesby2212
5.2 km away
Liverpool2170
5.4 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Holsworthy Lifestyle

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Holsworthy

91
PoorAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:19 AEST
Liverpool station · 5.8 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 36 · Fair

Air quality may affect sensitive groups. Check daily readings.


Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
22.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
35.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.0pphm
1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Liverpool station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

Change

How might Holsworthy change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2173

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2173. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Holsworthy change?

Investor activity in Holsworthy

2173 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2173?
Holsworthy is the primary suburb with postcode 2173 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Holsworthy is the main locality.
Which local government area is Holsworthy in?
Holsworthy (2173) is located in the Liverpool local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Holsworthy?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Holsworthy (2173) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Holsworthy flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Holsworthy. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Holsworthy?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Holsworthy (2173), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Holsworthy (2173) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Holsworthy (2173). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Holsworthy changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Holsworthy (2173) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Holsworthy in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Holsworthy 2173: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Liverpool suburb index to compare nearby options.