Holland Park

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Holland Park's population is around 9,507 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 612 people (6.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,895 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,247 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 30 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,916 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Holland Park's 6.9% growth since the census positions it within 2.4 percentage points of the SA3 area (9.3%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 64.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering the projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is anticipated, with the area expected to increase by 342 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording 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 around 29 new homes approved each year, with 147 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 32 so far in FY-26. At an average of 1.5 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the market shows a good balance between supply and demand, supporting stable conditions, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $617,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Additionally, $5.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating a limited commercial development focus.

Relative to Greater Brisbane, Holland Park records markedly lower building activity (54.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This is similarly below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. New development consists of 92.0% detached dwellings and 8.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. At around 378 people per approval, Holland Park indicates a mature market.

Population forecasts indicate Holland Park will gain 82 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 29 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Nursery Road Mixed-Use Development, Holland Park Heritage Precinct, Warrigal Road Mixed-Use Development, and Kessels Road Apartment Complex, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The employment environment in Holland Park shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Holland Park has a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.9%, and 2.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 5,300 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.3% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (74.2% compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 27.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area has a particular employment specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, with only 3.4% of Holland Park's workforce compared to 5.6% in Greater Brisbane. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increase by 2.1% alongside a labour force increase of 2.5%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%, labour force growth of 3.0%, and unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Holland Park. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Holland Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Holland Park SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $69,661 and an average of $91,579 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is extremely high nationally, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $76,564 (median) and $100,654 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Holland Park, between the 81st and 84th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows 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 emerges through 39.6% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 84th percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Holland Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 81.6% houses and 18.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, and other dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Holland Park lagged that of Brisbane metro, at 23.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (41.2%) or rented (35.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Brisbane metro average at $2,300, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $395, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Holland Park's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 72.6% of all households, comprising 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% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people is 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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 44.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% in Australia. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 29.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 25.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (15.7%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 49 active transport stops operating within Holland Park, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 11 individual routes, collectively providing 1,975 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 178 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 82%, with 12% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. A high 27.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; 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

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Holland Park, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 67% of the total population (6,350 people). This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.2% and 7.8% of residents, respectively, while 71.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 13.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,249 people), which is 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 was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 21.5% of its population born overseas and 14.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Holland Park is Christianity, which makes up 49.2% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Holland Park are English, comprising 25.7% of the population, Australian, comprising 24.3% of the population, and Irish, comprising 10.7% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: New Zealand is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Holland Park (vs 1.0% regionally), Korean at 0.6% (vs 0.5%) and Russian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).

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

At 37 years, Holland Park's median age nearly matches the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and is very close to the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Holland Park has a higher concentration of 45 - 54 residents (15.5%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (11.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.8% to 15.3% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 3.6% to 4.7%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 12.8% to 11.3% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 14.9% to 13.5%. Demographic modeling suggests Holland Park's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 96%, adding 207 residents to reach 422. Senior residents (65+) will drive 64% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. On the other hand, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.