Holder

An assessment of population growth drivers in Holder reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Holder's population was approximately 2,870 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 54 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,816 people. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates showing a resident population of 2,870 in June 2024 and an additional 8 validated new addresses after the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,534 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Holder's growth rate of 1.9% since the 2021 census surpassed the SA3 area's rate of 0.5%, indicating it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 52.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, using 2022 as the base year. Future population trends indicate an overall decline, with the area's population expected to decrease by 19 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are projected to grow, notably the 45 to 54 age group, which is anticipated to increase by 72 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Holder according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Holder averaged approximately 4 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 22 homes. As of FY-26, 2 approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodated around 5.8 new residents per year, indicating significant demand exceeding supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost value for new dwellings was $241,000 during this period.

In the current financial year, commercial development approvals totalled $622,000, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Holder had around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person as of FY-25, placing it among the 11th percentile nationally, which implies limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established homes. This lower level reflects market maturity and possible development constraints.

New developments consisted of 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% medium to high-density housing, offering a mix of opportunities across price brackets. With population expected to remain stable or decline in Holder, pressure on housing should reduce, potentially presenting buying opportunities.

Holder has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

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Employment conditions in Holder demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Holder's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.3% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.5%.

In Holder, 1,556 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.2% lower than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation in Holder lagged behind the ACT, at 66.7% compared to the ACT's 72.5%. According to Census responses, 13.9% of residents worked from home.

The key industries of employment among residents were public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. Accommodation & food services had limited presence with 5.1% employment compared to the regional average of 6.5%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.5%, labour force grew by 1.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points in Holder. In contrast, across the ACT, employment rose by 1.4%, labour force grew by 1.2%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Holder's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that Holder SA2 has one of the highest incomes in Australia. The median income is $74,517 and the average income stands at $86,762. This contrasts with Australian Capital Territory's figures where the median income is $72,206 and the average income is $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $81,417 for median income and $94,796 for average income as of September 2025. Census 2021 data shows that Holder's incomes rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes between the 85th and 94th percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 33.1% of locals (949 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly category, similar to the metropolitan region at 34.3%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 37.9% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.2% of income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Holder is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Holder's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 74.6% houses and 25.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Holder stood at 39.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.1% and rented ones at 18.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent was $465, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Holder's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Holder has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 72.3% of all households, including 31.5% couples with children, 29.0% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 27.7%, with lone person households at 24.9% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which matches the Australian Capital Territory average.

Holder demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Holder's residents aged 15+ have a higher university qualification rate of 48.1%, surpassing Australia's 30.4%. This includes Bachelor degrees at 27.8%, postgraduate qualifications at 13.7%, and graduate diplomas at 6.6%. Vocational pathways account for 23.9% with advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 12.8%. Educational participation is high, with 30.3% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.4% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 6.4% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Holder has 24 operational public transport stops, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops facilitate 45 unique routes, accommodating 3,204 weekly passenger trips in total. Holder's residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 198 meters to the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. The car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 85% of residents, followed by bus at 9% and cycling at 2%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 13.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 457 trips per day, translating to approximately 133 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Holder is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Holder demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (1,816 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 9.1 and 9.0% of residents respectively. Sixty-six point eight percent declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 17.8% of residents aged 65 and over (511 people), higher than the 14.1% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Holder was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Holder's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 23.6% born overseas and 16.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Holder, comprising 46.0%. Hinduism, however, is overrepresented compared to Australian Capital Territory figures, making up 2.5% of Holder's population.

The top three ancestral groups are English (25.8%), Australian (22.8%), and Irish (11.0%). Notably, Polish (1.1%) Serbian (0.5%), and Hungarian (0.4%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

Holder's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Holder is 41 years, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory's average of 35 years and modestly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to the ACT average, the 45-54 cohort is notably over-represented at 14.6% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35-44 age group has grown from 14.9% to 16.8%, and the 15-24 cohort increased from 10.3% to 11.8%. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort has declined from 10.1% to 8.4%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 12.6% to 11.3%. Population forecasts for Holder indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. Leading this shift, the 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 16 people, reaching 486 from 419. Meanwhile, both the 15-24 and 0-4 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.