Thinking about buying your first home in Holsworthy (2173)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Holsworthy is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Holsworthy a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Holsworthy (2173) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Holsworthy suits families who want a large separate house, a young neighbourhood, and strong school infrastructure. The median age of 31 and 80% separate house stock point to a suburb of young families settling in. The local ICSEA score of 1045 is solid, and all 16 nearby childcare services meet or exceed the National Quality Standard. The SEIFA decile of 9 out of 10 signals genuine socioeconomic strength for the area.
Who would not love it
The walkability score sits at the 10th percentile across Sydney, and within 1.6 kilometres there are zero supermarkets, zero cafes, and zero medical services. You will need a car for every errand. The median house price of $1,221,000 also rules out First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme support entirely. Most critically, 97% of the postcode is classified as bushfire-prone land. That is not a minor footnote. It is a defining condition of living here.
What to verify before you bid
- Obtain a full bushfire attack level (BAL) assessment for any specific property, given that 97% of the postcode is bushfire-prone. Construction standards, insurance premiums, and evacuation routes all follow from that rating. - Confirm home and contents insurance is available and price it before exchange, as bushfire-prone classification can significantly affect both availability and cost. - Check the exact distance to your regular supermarket, GP, and public transport stop, as the amenity data shows none of these within 1.6 kilometres.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Holsworthy?
BOCSAR · HOLSWORTHY 2173
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,84612 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−64%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Liverpool
Within LGA: Liverpool
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT53%45 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY25%21 reports
ASSAULT22%19 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED58%
NON-DOMESTIC42%
Across 19 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Holsworthy
48
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:48 AEST
Liverpool station · 5.8 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 36 · Fair
Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
8.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
24.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.6pphm
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.
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
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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.
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.
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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.
