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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Holroyd, NSW 2142 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $611K over the last 24 months. 67% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$611K
61 sales
DA approval rate
67%
4 of 6 approved
Total lots
288

Holroyd 2142 spans 2 councils: Cumberland Council (258 lots), City of Parramatta Council (30 lots). The dominant council (Cumberland Council) sets the canonical URL for this page.

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Zoning

What you can build in Holroyd

Holroyd is dominated by R2Low Density Residential. Land use rules, height, FSR, and permitted developments are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan and refined by the Development Control Plan.

R2
Dominant
R2 Low Density Residential 27.0%
R4 High Density Residential 23.8%
SP2 Infrastructure 18.9%
RE1 Public Recreation 16.0%
E4 General Industrial 14.2%
Avg max height
10.6 m

Limit varies by lot — check your address for the exact figure.

Avg max FSR
0.92:1

Floor Space Ratio — total floor area as a multiple of lot area.

Use mix
Residential55%
Commercial18%

Location

Where Holroyd sits

Holroyd 2142 covers an undefined area within Cumberland Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Cumberland Council
Postcode
2142
Area
Total lots
288

Drill into any lot in Holroyd

Open the interactive map — click any address to see its zone, height, FSR, overlays, and approval likelihood.

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Holroyd

We score every lot for development signal — under-built relative to the controls, eligible for a granny flat, or sized for subdivision.

Underdeveloped
26

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
100

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
39

lots that may support subdivision

Site assembly
19

adjoining lots with combined upside

Total dev potential
72 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
18.2 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Theoretical capacity if every lot built to its limit: 780 dwellings, with 50,340 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Holroyd

30% of lots have a heritage listing or sit in a Heritage Conservation Area — expect controls on demolition, alterations, and additions.

Suburb-wide percentages — your specific lot may have all, some, or none of these.

Flood-affected None

Mapped flood-prone land

Bushfire-prone None

RFS bushfire-prone land mapping

Heritage controls 29.5%

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land None

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) None

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure None

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Market

Holroyd property market

Sales, rent, and yield data drawn from NSW Property Sales Information and rental bond data over the past 24 months.

Median sale price (24m)
$611,000
61 sales · land value $972K
Median rent (house)
$590 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
5.6%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Holroyd

6 development applications for Holroyd addresses were decided by Cumberland Council over the past 24 months. 4 approved — a 67% approval rate. Average processing time: 41 days.

67%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
6
Approved
4
New dwelling DAs
7
Building approvals (12m)
71

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Holroyd

ABS Census 2021 population data combined with lot-level amenity, healthcare, lifestyle, and crime indices.

Green cover
33%
Amenity score
44.8 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
57.7 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
54.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Holroyd

What's the zoning in Holroyd 2142?

Holroyd is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 76 of 288 lots (27%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (27%), R4 High Density Residential (24%), SP2 Infrastructure (19%), RE1 Public Recreation (16%), E4 General Industrial (14%).

What's the height limit and FSR in Holroyd?

Across Holroyd, the average maximum building height is 10.6 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 0.92:1. Individual lots can vary materially — height and FSR are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and can be modified by overlays. For an exact figure on a specific address, generate a planning report.

Can I build a granny flat in Holroyd?

Yes — 100 lots in Holroyd appear eligible for a granny flat under SEPP (Housing) 2021, based on lot size, zoning, and frontage. Eligibility is lot-specific: get a planning report on your address to confirm.

What's the median property price in Holroyd?

The median sale price in Holroyd over the past 24 months is $611,000, across 61 sales. Median unimproved land value is $972,000.

What's the median rent in Holroyd?

Median weekly rent for a house in Holroyd is $590. Gross rental yield works out to 5.6%.

What's the development application approval rate in Cumberland Council?

Cumberland Council decided 6 development applications for Holroyd addresses over the past 24 months, with 4 approved (67% approval rate). Average processing time is 41 days. Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in Holroyd?

Across Holroyd, 30% with heritage controls. These are suburb-wide percentages — every lot has its own combination. A planning report on a specific address shows exactly which controls apply.

What's the development potential of Holroyd?

72 of 288 lots in Holroyd show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 18.2 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, FSR, and overlays parsed from the Cumberland Council Local Environmental Plan, applicable State Environmental Planning Policies, and the Development Control Plan. Property sales drawn from NSW Property Sales Information. DA history aggregated from the NSW Planning Portal. Heritage, flood, bushfire, contaminated land, TEC, sea-level rise, and aircraft noise overlays from the NSW Spatial Services and EPA registers. Population, age, income, and tenure from ABS Census 2021. Aggregated by ZoneDSS · last updated 2026-04-27.

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