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

Paradise Point - Hollywell's population is around 10,704 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 713 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,991 people. The change was 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 level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,891 persons per square kilometer. Paradise Point - Hollywell's growth of 7.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area average of 6.5%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing 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 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. 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 based on 2022 data. A significant population increase is forecast for the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas, with Paradise Point - Hollywell expected to increase by 2,585 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting 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 averaged approximately 54 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25271 homes were approved, with an additional 48 approved so far in FY-26. Over these five financial years, an average of 2.6 new residents per year was associated with each dwelling, indicating strong demand that could support property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes was $611,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market with high-end developments. This financial year has seen $705,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Paradise Point - Hollywell exhibited moderately higher construction activity, at 35.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. However, development activity has shown some moderation in recent periods.

New developments consist of 45.0% standalone homes and 55.0% medium to high-density housing, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. As of FY-26, there are approximately 271 people per dwelling approval in Paradise Point - Hollywell, suggesting a growing market. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain around 2,540 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects are The Sovereign Collection, Northpoint Residences, Promenade at Sovereign Shores, and Hope Island Marina Shopping Centre Expansion. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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The labour market in Paradise Point - Hollywell shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Paradise Point - Hollywell has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate is 2.5%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.5% over the past year. This rate is 1.6% below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation lags at 59.4% compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, 21.3% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction has a particularly high representation with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.5%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.5% and labour force increased by 2.5%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Paradise Point - Hollywell's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.

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

The Paradise Point - Hollywell SA2 had an extremely high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2023. Its median income among taxpayers was $60,690 and average income stood at $84,303, compared to Rest of Qld's figures of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year ended June 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $66,704 (median) and $92,657 (average). According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data for 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Paradise Point - Hollywell cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. The data shows that 27.3% of the population (2,922 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, aligning with metropolitan regions where this cohort represents 31.7%. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, placing disposable income at the 51st percentile nationally 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

The dwelling structure in Paradise Point - Hollywell, as per the latest Census, consisted of 56.7% houses and 43.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Paradise Point - Hollywell stood at 44.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.8% and rented ones at 24.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $465, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Paradise Point - Hollywell's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were 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 constitute 71.9% of all households, including 24.0% couples with children, 38.6% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 28.1%, with lone person households at 25.5% and group households making up 2.7%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

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

Paradise Point's educational qualifications show that 24.0% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding them. Advanced diplomas account for 13.9% and certificates for 26.0%.

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

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

Paradise Point - Hollywell has 26 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 1,251 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents living an average of 372 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outside Paradise Point - Hollywell, primarily using cars (94%). On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in the area. According to the 2021 Census, 21.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 178 trips per day, equating to approximately 48 weekly trips per stop.

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

Paradise Point - Hollywell shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Approximately 62% of the total population (6,593 people) has private health cover, compared to 52.5% in the rest of Queensland and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.2%) and asthma (6.2%). 67.4% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. Under-65s have better than average health outcomes. The area has 31.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,339 people), higher than the 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, broadly in line with national rankings for 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 exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with 8.8% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 27.7% of the population resides in Paradise Point-Hollywell. Christianity is the dominant religion here, comprising 59.5%, compared to 52.2% across the rest of Queensland.

The top three ancestry groups are English (33.7%), Australian (23.5%), and Irish (8.5%). Notably, New Zealanders are overrepresented at 1.3%, French at 0.7%, and Russians at 0.4%.

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

Paradise Point - Hollywell has a median age of 52, which is higher than the Rest of Qld figure of 41 and above the national average of 38. The 65-74 age group constitutes 16.2%, compared to Rest of Qld's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 7.8%. This concentration in the 65-74 age group is higher than the national figure of 9.5%. Post the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has risen from 9.8% to 12.0%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.9% to 12.1% and the 65 to 74 group has fallen from 17.5% to 16.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Paradise Point - Hollywell's age profile. The 85+ age cohort is expected to more than double, increasing by 452 people (143%) from 315 to 768. Conversely, the 15-24 age range is projected to decrease by 10.