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Holmesville NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Holmesville, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Holmesville NSW is 1,413 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Holmesville is $743 per week ($38,636 per year). Median rent in Holmesville is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Holmesville has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Holmesville has a population density of 832.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Holmesville is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Holmesville is $1,733.

There were 13 recorded offences in Holmesville in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

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Holmesville Population

residents (Census 2021)

Holmesville Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$743/wk

$38,636 per year

#4671 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$390/wk

$1,690 per month

#2258 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Holmesville Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (711) Female 49.6% (701)

Population Density

832.8

people per km²

1,413 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,032

Family income/wk

Holmesville Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Holmesville Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.7% 180 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.3% 232 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Holmesville Country of Birth

Australia

98.4%

England

1.2%

Germany

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Holmesville Religion

No Religion

49.5%

Catholic

17.7%

Anglican

16.6%

Not stated

4.7%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Baptist

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Holmesville Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

34.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Holmesville Languages Spoken at Home

Other

53.3%

Thai

26.7%

IAL Sinhal

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Holmesville Employment

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Employed full-time

37.2% 402 people

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Employed part-time

22.2% 240 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 29 people

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Not in labour force

37.9% 410 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Holmesville Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.1%

Bachelor Degree

12.4%

Postgraduate Degree

4.6%

Certificate I/II

4.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Holmesville Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.0%

Professionals

17.5%

Community & Personal Service

14.4%

Clerical & Administrative

12.8%

Labourers

9.2%

Managers

9.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.9%

Sales Workers

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Holmesville Field of Study

Engineering

24.1%

Management & Commerce

17.6%

Society & Culture

12.0%

Architecture & Building

10.8%

Health

10.6%

Education

9.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.7%

Creative Arts

1.9%

Information Technology

1.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

Agriculture & Environment

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Holmesville Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Holmesville Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

1.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.7%

$4,000+/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Holmesville Marital Status

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Married

43.7% 508

↔️

Separated

3.4% 39

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Divorced

9.9% 115

🕊️

Widowed

4.4% 51

👤

Never married

38.7% 450

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Holmesville Ancestry

Australian

36.4%

English

30.1%

Scottish

9.0%

Irish

6.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.5%

German

3.4%

Other

3.1%

Italian

1.4%

Dutch

1.1%

Welsh

0.8%

New Zealander

0.7%

Chinese

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Holmesville School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.3%

Secondary — Government

26.8%

Vocational Education

18.2%

Pre-school

10.3%

Primary — Catholic

3.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.4%

Secondary — Catholic

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Holmesville Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.2% 170

✅

No need for assistance

93.8% 2,576

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Holmesville Volunteering

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Volunteer

8.8% 99

—

Not a volunteer

91.2% 1,024

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Holmesville Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.7%

$300-$449/mo

4.0%

$450-$599/mo

2.6%

$600-$799/mo

1.8%

$800-$999/mo

2.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Holmesville How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.0%

Did not go to work

17.3%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Truck

3.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.2%

Walked only

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Holmesville Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.7%

1 vehicle

23.2%

2 vehicles

40.6%

3 vehicles

18.0%

4+ vehicles

16.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Holmesville Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.1%

2 bedrooms

10.0%

3 bedrooms

59.3%

4 bedrooms

23.7%

5 bedrooms

4.7%

6+ bedrooms

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Holmesville Population Mobility

12.9%

moved in the last year

30.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Holmesville Indigenous Population

8.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

246

Indigenous residents

2,517

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Holmesville Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

179

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Holmesville Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

10.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,500+/wk

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Holmesville Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.4%

Couple — no children

23.8%

Couple — no children under 15

22.0%

One parent — children under 15

10.5%

One parent — no children under 15

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Holmesville Military Service

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Previously served

2.5% 28

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Never served

97.5% 1,097

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Holmesville Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.0% 168

—

Did not provide

85.0% 952

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Holmesville Children Ever Born

No children

27.1%

1 child

15.7%

2 children

34.2%

3 children

17.9%

4 children

4.4%

5+ children

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Holmesville When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Holmesville Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.1%

5–14 hours

27.9%

15–29 hours

12.6%

30+ hours

10.1%

Did not do domestic work

28.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Holmesville Household Size

1 person

15.1%

2 persons

34.2%

3 persons

19.5%

4 persons

18.7%

5 persons

7.6%

6+ persons

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Holmesville Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,173

Moved from NSW

127

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from overseas

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Holmesville Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.5%

Step family — no other children

11.5%

Blended family — no other children

3.7%

Intact family — other children present

2.6%

Other couple — children only

2.1%

Step family — other children present

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Holmesville Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 13 total

Theft

Assault

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Holmesville Schools

schools nearby

government

969

avg ICSEA score

1,873

total students

St Benedict's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 357 students

1037

ICSEA

Edgeworth Heights Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 305 students

969

ICSEA

North Academy Independent

Secondary · 9-11 · 35 students

966

ICSEA

Barnsley Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 276 students

950

ICSEA

West Wallsend Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 268 students

950

ICSEA

West Wallsend High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 632 students

940

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Holmesville Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,884/wk

Median Rent $390/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Holmesville

Your weekly income

≈ $8,164/month

Median rent $390/wk

Left after rent $1,494/wk

Rent share 20.7%

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Holmesville vs State & National Average

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Pop: 711 Income: $788/wk Rent: $400/wk

Scotland Island

Pop: 711 Income: $1,101/wk Rent: $490/wk

Dondingalong

Pop: 712 Income: $528/wk Rent: $330/wk

Brandy Hill

Pop: 713 Income: $843/wk Rent: $538/wk

Worrowing Heights

Pop: 713 Income: $458/wk Rent: $187/wk

Nulkaba

Pop: 715 Income: $847/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holmesville

What is the population of Holmesville NSW?

The population of Holmesville NSW is 1,413 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 832.8 people per km².Holmesville is ranked #3,475 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Holmesville?

The median personal income in Holmesville NSW is $743 per week, or $38,636 per year.The median household income is $1,884 per week.Family income is $2,032 per week.Holmesville is ranked #4,671 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Holmesville?

Median rent in Holmesville NSW is $390 per week ($1,690 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Holmesville ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Holmesville?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Holmesville NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Holmesville?

The median age in Holmesville NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Holmesville a good suburb to live in?

Holmesville is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,413.The median income is $743/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11931. All dollar figures in AUD.