Holland Park West
Statistical Area - sa2

Holland Park West is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Holland Park West's population was 6,419 as of Aug 2021. By Aug 2025, it is projected to reach around 6,746, an increase of 327 people (5.1%). This growth is inferred from ABS data: the estimated resident population in June 2024 was 6,739, with an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. The resulting density ratio is 2,624 persons per square kilometer, placing Holland Park West in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.8% 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, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered by ABS projections. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth, with Holland Park West expected to increase by 165 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 2.3% over the 17 years.

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

Holland Park West has received around 21 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides this data on a financial year basis: 106 approvals from FY-21 to FY-25, with 2 recorded so far in FY-26. Over these years, an average of 1.2 people moved to the area per dwelling built; however, this increased to 5.3 people per dwelling over the past two financial years. The average construction value for development projects is $1,353,000, indicating a focus on premium market properties. This year has seen $5.6 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential character.

Compared to Greater Brisbane, Holland Park West has significantly less development activity, at 55.0% below the regional average per person. The scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. New development consists of 85.0% detached dwellings and 15.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes. There are approximately 363 people per dwelling approval in Holland Park West, reflecting an established area. Future projections indicate that by 2041, the location will add 158 residents.

Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Holland Park West has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 23 such projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include the redevelopment of 1008 Logan Road (Childcare + Townhouses), the upgrade of the Queensland Tennis Centre, the Cross River Rail Moorooka Station Upgrade, and the implementation of the European Train Control System (ETCS). The following list provides details on projects likely to be most relevant.

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

Holland Park West has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 3.7% in June 2025, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.9%. As of June 2025, 4,067 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 0.4% below Greater Brisbane's rate. Workforce participation in Holland Park West was 70.9%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training sectors.

Professional & technical employment is particularly notable at 1.4 times the regional average while retail trade has limited presence at 6.2% compared to 9.4% regionally. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 0.9% and labour force grew by 1.9%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows Queensland employment contracted by 0.23% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Holland Park West's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Holland Park West has an extremely high income level nationally, based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers is $67,494, and the average income stands at $89,884. This compares to Greater Brisbane's figures of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. As of March 2025, current estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% would be approximately $75,398 (median) and $100,409 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Holland Park West, between the 78th and 84th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 31.1% of residents (2,098 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly income bracket, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 33.3% similarly occupy this range. Notably, 35.1% earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 15.1% of income. Strong earnings rank residents within the 79th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Holland Park West had 72.7% houses and 27.3% other dwellings in its latest Census evaluation, compared to Brisbane metro's 47.7% houses and 52.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Holland Park West was at 26.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.1% and rented ones at 34.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $2,100. The median weekly rent in Holland Park West was $390, the same as Brisbane metro's figure. Nationally, Holland Park West's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 68.7% of all households, including 32.9% couples with children, 25.4% couples without children, and 8.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.3%, with lone person households at 26.2% and group households comprising 5.3%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.3.

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

Holland Park West has notably higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 45.5% of its residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% in Australia. This educational advantage is reflected in the types of qualifications held: bachelor degrees are most common at 29.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.5%) and graduate diplomas (5.2%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 27.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 16.7%.

Educational participation is high in the area, with 30.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in primary education, 7.9% in tertiary education, and 6.8% pursuing secondary education. The three schools in Holland Park West have a combined enrollment reaching 1,429 students. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1108. Education provision is balanced, with two primary schools and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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

Transport analysis in Holland Park West shows 31 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 28 unique routes, offering a total of 4,374 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is considered good, with residents on average 214 meters from the nearest stop.

Services run approximately 624 times daily across all routes, translating to about 141 weekly trips per individual stop.

Holland Park West's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Holland Park West. Both young and old age cohorts had low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 67% of the total population (4,499 people), compared to 61.3% across Greater Brisbane.

This figure is higher than the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.8 and 7.3% of residents respectively. A total of 72.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.8% across Greater Brisbane. As of 2021, the area had 13.1% of residents aged 65 and over (880 people). Health outcomes among seniors were above average, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Holland Park West was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Holland Park West, as per the data, exhibited higher cultural diversity than most nearby areas, with 24.4% of its residents born overseas and 19.1% using a language other than English at home. Christianity was found to be the predominant religion in Holland Park West, constituting 47.7% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' category showed slight overrepresentation in Holland Park West with 1.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 1.1%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (24.9%), Australian (22.0%), and Irish (10.4%). Some ethnic groups showed notable variations: Korean at 0.7% vs regionally 0.6%, Greek at 2.0% vs 1.5%, and New Zealand at 0.9% vs 0.8%.

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

Holland Park West has a median age of 36 years, equal to Greater Brisbane's but younger than the national average of 38 years. The 35-44 age group is strongly represented at 17.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 6.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 16.5% to 17.3% of the population, while the 65-74 cohort has decreased from 7.5% to 6.7%. By 2041, projections show significant demographic changes in Holland Park West. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to rise substantially by 161 people (54%), from 301 to 463. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 52% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.