Holland Park

Holland Park has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Holland Park's population is approximately 9,507 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 612 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,895. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,247 in June 2024 and an additional 30 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,916 persons per square kilometer, placing Holland Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 6.9% growth since the census is within 2.4 percentage points of the SA3 area (9.3%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 64.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in Holland Park.

AreaSearch adopts 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, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using 2022 data as the base year. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated, with Holland Park expected to increase by 342 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 0.9% in total over the 17 years.

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

Holland Park has seen approximately 29 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 147 homes were approved, with an additional 27 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, 1.5 new residents have arrived per year for each new home over these five years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions.

The average construction cost value of new properties is around $617,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year has seen $5.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited focus on commercial development compared to other areas. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Holland Park records significantly lower building activity, at 54.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, which is also under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New development consists predominantly of detached dwellings (92.0%) with a smaller proportion of attached dwellings (8.0%), maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes.

With around 378 people per approval, Holland Park indicates a mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to gain 82 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Holland Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Nursery Road Mixed-Use Development, Holland Park Heritage Precinct, Warrigal Road Mixed-Use Development, and Kessels Road Apartment Complex. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Holland Park demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Holland Park has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.1% as of September 2025, aligning with Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was 72.7%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 70.7%.

According to Census responses, 27.7% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area has a high specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, at 3.4% compared to Greater Brisbane's 5.6%.

Over the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 0.1%, labour force by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8%, labour force growth of 3.3%, and a decrease in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Holland Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years.

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

The Holland Park SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $69,661 and an average income of $91,579 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Nationally, these figures are extremely high, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $76,564 (median) and $100,654 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Holland Park rank highly nationally, between the 81st and 84th percentiles. Distribution data shows that the largest segment comprises 27.0% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (2,566 residents), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 33.3% in the same category. Economic strength is evident through 39.6% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 84th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Holland Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Holland Park, as per the latest Census evaluation, 81.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 18.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Brisbane's metropolitan area, where 73.5% of dwellings are houses and 26.5% are other types. Home ownership in Holland Park stood at 23.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.2% and rented ones at 35.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,300, higher than Brisbane's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Holland Park was $395, compared to Brisbane's $380. Nationally, Holland Park's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Holland Park features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 72.6% of all households, including 37.5% couples with children, 21.3% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.4%, with lone person households at 22.9% and group households making up 4.4%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Holland Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Holland Park is notably high, with 44.7% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications. This figure surpasses both Queensland's state average of 25.7% and Australia's national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 29.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.6% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas being 9.9% and certificates at 15.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 10.0% in secondary education, and 7.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Analysis shows 49 active transport stops operating within Holland Park. These are served by 11 routes offering 1,975 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 178 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward; car remains dominant at 82%, while bus usage stands at 12%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 27.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 282 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 40 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Holland Park is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Holland Park faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Notably, common health conditions are prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 67% of the total population (6,350 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.2 and 7.8% of residents respectively. However, 71.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. The area has 13.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,249 people), lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Holland Park records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Holland Park's cultural diversity was above average, with 21.5% of its population born overseas and 14.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Holland Park, comprising 49.2% of people. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (25.7%), Australian (24.3%), and Irish (10.7%). Other ethnic groups with notable divergences included New Zealanders at 1.1% (vs regional 1.0%), Koreans at 0.6% (vs 0.5%), and Russians at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).

Holland Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Holland Park's median age is 37 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and close to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Holland Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 45-54 (15.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.3%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15-24 age group increased from 12.8% to 15.3%, while the 75-84 cohort rose from 3.6% to 4.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 group decreased from 12.8% to 11.3%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 14.9% to 13.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Holland Park's age profile. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 96%, adding 207 residents to reach 422. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 64% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 0-4 age groups are projected to experience population declines.