Paradise Point - Hollywell

Population growth drivers in Paradise Point - Hollywell are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Paradise Point - Hollywell's population is around 10,704 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 713 people (7.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,991 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,659 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 77 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,891 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Paradise Point - Hollywell's 7.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (6.5%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 55.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including interstate migration and natural growth, were positive factors.

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. Anticipating future population dynamics, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas is forecast, with the area expected to increase by 2,585 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 23.7% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Paradise Point - Hollywell when compared nationally

Paradise Point - Hollywell has averaged around 54 new dwelling approvals annually, with 271 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 48 so far in FY-26. With an average of 2.6 new residents per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating healthy demand that should support property values, new homes are being built at an average construction value of $611,000, showing that developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. There have also been $705,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's residential nature.

Relative to the rest of Qld, Paradise Point - Hollywell shows moderately higher construction activity (35.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), balancing buyer choice with support for current property values, though development activity has moderated in recent periods. New development consists of 45.0% standalone homes and 55.0% medium and high-density housing. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 271 people per dwelling approval, Paradise Point - Hollywell shows a developing market.

Population forecasts indicate Paradise Point - Hollywell will gain 2,540 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Paradise Point - Hollywell has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 11 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include The Sovereign Collection, Northpoint Residences, Promenade at Sovereign Shores, and Hope Island Marina Shopping Centre Expansion, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Paradise Point - Hollywell demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Paradise Point - Hollywell possesses a skilled workforce, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.3%, and 2.9% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 5,477 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.7% below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation lags significantly (60.0% compared to Regional Qld's 65.4%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 21.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area has a particular employment specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.5% versus the regional average of 4.5%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.9% and the labour force increased by 2.6%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional Qld, where employment rose by 0.7%, the labour force grew by 1.0%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Paradise Point - Hollywell. 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 Paradise Point - Hollywell's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The Paradise Point - Hollywell SA2's income level is extremely high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Paradise Point - Hollywell SA2's median income among taxpayers is $60,690 and the average income stands at $84,303, which compares to figures for Regional Qld's of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $66,704 (median) and $92,657 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Paradise Point - Hollywell cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. The data shows 27.3% of the population (2,922 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 31.7%. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 51st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Paradise Point - Hollywell displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Paradise Point - Hollywell, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 56.7% houses and 43.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Paradise Point - Hollywell was well beyond that of Regional Qld, at 44.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (30.8%) or rented (24.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional Qld average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $465, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $345. Nationally, Paradise Point - Hollywell's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Paradise Point - Hollywell has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 71.9% of all households, comprising 24.0% couples with children, 38.6% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.1%, with lone person households at 25.5% and group households comprising 2.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

Educational attainment in Paradise Point - Hollywell aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Paradise Point - Hollywell trail regional benchmarks, with 24.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 16.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 39.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (13.9%) and certificates (26.0%).

A substantial 23.8% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 7.9% in primary education, 7.2% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 26 active transport stops operating within Paradise Point - Hollywell, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 3 individual routes, collectively providing 1,251 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 372 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward, and the car remains the dominant mode at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. Some 21.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 178 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 48 weekly trips per individual stop.

Paradise Point - Hollywell's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Paradise Point - Hollywell, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (6,593 people). This compares to 52.5% across Regional Qld. The national average is 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and asthma, impacting 10.2 and 6.2% of residents, respectively, while 67.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 31.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,339 people), which is higher than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Paradise Point - Hollywell is above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 8.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 27.7% born overseas. The main religion in Paradise Point - Hollywell is Christianity, which makes up 59.5% of people in the area. This compares to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Paradise Point - Hollywell are English, comprising 33.7% of the population, Australian, comprising 23.5% of the population, and Irish, comprising 8.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: New Zealand is notably overrepresented at 1.3% of Paradise Point - Hollywell (vs 0.9% regionally), French at 0.7% (vs 0.5%) and Russian at 0.4% (vs 0.2%).

Paradise Point - Hollywell ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

With a median age of 52, Paradise Point - Hollywell is notably exceeding the Regional Qld figure of 41 and is also well above the 38-year national average. The 65 - 74 age group shows strong representation at 16.2% compared to Regional Qld, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.8%. This 65 - 74 concentration is well above the national 9.5%. Following the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 9.8% to 12.0% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.9% to 12.1% and the 65 to 74 group dropped from 17.5% to 16.2%. Demographic modeling suggests Paradise Point - Hollywell's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is projected to more than double, expanding by 452 people (143%) from 315 to 768. Conversely, numbers in the 15 to 24 age range are expected to fall by 10.