Holland Park
Statistical Area - sa2

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 9,292 as of August 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 397 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,895. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 9,249 in June 2024 and 29 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,850 persons per square kilometer, placing Holland Park in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 64.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 using 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied where utilized. Future population dynamics anticipate lower quartile growth, with Holland Park expected to increase by 342 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, representing a total increase of 3.2% 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 recorded approximately 29 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25147 homes were approved, and a further 16 have been approved in FY-26. On average, 1.5 people moved to the area each year for each dwelling built during these years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions.

The average construction cost value of new homes was $958,000, suggesting a focus on premium properties by developers. This financial year has seen $5.7 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Holland Park has significantly less development activity, at 54.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. Nationally, development activity is also lower than the national average, indicating a mature market with possible development constraints.

New development consists of 92.0% detached houses and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Holland Park's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With around 378 people per dwelling approval, the area shows signs of a developed market. By 2041, Holland Park is projected to grow by 297 residents. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Holland Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Area infrastructure performance is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure projects and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 29 such projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Nursery Road Mixed-Use Development, Holland Park Shopping Centre Expansion, Holland Park State High School Science Block, and Warrigal Road Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Holland Park has been broadly consistent with national averages

Holland Park has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 4.0% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.1%. In June 2025, 5,232 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, similar to Greater Brisbane's rate. Workforce participation was 69.2%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

The area has a particular specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing employs only 3.4% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 5.6%. Employment levels increased by 2.1% and labour force grew by 1.8% during the year to June 2025, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Holland Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Holland Park's median income among taxpayers was $67,385 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $89,743 during the same period. This compares to figures for Greater Brisbane of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. By September 2025, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 13.99%, current estimates would be approximately $76,812 (median) and $102,298 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Holland Park ranked highly nationally, between the 81st and 85th percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominated with 27.0% of residents (2,508 people). A substantial presence of higher earners was noted, with 39.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consumed 15.4% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 84th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

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

As per the latest Census evaluation in Holland Park, 81.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 18.5% comprising semi-detached properties, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Brisbane's metropolitan area, where 47.7% of dwellings are houses and 52.3% 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 in the area was $2,300, higher than Brisbane's metro average of $2,100. The median weekly rent figure for Holland Park was $395, compared to Brisbane's metro average of $390. Nationally, Holland Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 27.4%, with lone person households at 22.9% and group households comprising 4.4%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.3.

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

Holland Park's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks, with 44.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. The area's educational advantage is evident in its high proportion of residents with bachelor degrees (29.6%), postgraduate qualifications (10.3%), and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (15.7%). Educational participation is high in the area, with 33.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.8% in primary education, 10.0% in secondary education, and 7.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Holland Park's three schools have a combined enrollment of 2,934 students as of the latest data (exact date not specified). The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA index of 1069. Education provision is balanced, with two primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. As an education hub, Holland Park offers 31.6 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 20.3, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Holland Park has 49 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 14 different routes that together facilitate 1,719 weekly passenger trips. The park's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 178 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 245 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 35 weekly trips per individual stop.

Holland Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data for Holland Park shows a relatively positive picture, with low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population, although this is higher than the national average in older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 67% of Holland Park's total population (6,197 people) has private health cover, compared to 61.3% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 9.2% of residents and asthma impacting 7.8%.

A total of 71.8% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 71.8% figure for Greater Brisbane. Holland Park has 12.7% of its population aged 65 and over (1,177 people), with health outcomes among seniors requiring more attention than those in the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Holland Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for 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, making up 49.2% of people. However, Judaism showed notable overrepresentation at 0.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (25.7%), Australian (24.3%), and Irish (10.7%). Other ethnic groups with notable divergences included New Zealand (1.1% vs regional 0.8%), Korean (0.6% vs 0.6%), and Russian (0.4% vs 0.5%).

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

Holland Park's median age is nearly 37 years, closely matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Holland Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (15.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.8%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.8% to 14.9% of the population, while the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 14.9% to 13.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Holland Park's age profile. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 97%, adding 208 residents to reach a total of 422. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 61% of population growth, reflecting broader demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 15-24 and 0-4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.