Holland Park

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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Holland Park is around 9,053. This figure reflects an increase of 382 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,671. The current resident population estimate of 9,051 by AreaSearch is based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. This equates to a density ratio of 2,820 persons per square kilometer, placing Holland Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.0% 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for age cohort splits. Demographic trends indicate lower quartile growth of Australian statistical areas, with Holland Park expected to grow by 244 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 2.7% over the 16 years.

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

Holland Park recorded approximately 28 residential properties granted approval annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Around 140 homes were approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 32 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, 1.4 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were estimated between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions.

The average construction value of new properties was $958,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This financial year, $5.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting limited commercial development activity.

Building activity comprised 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Holland Park's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes. The area has approximately 352 people per dwelling approval, indicative of an established location. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Holland Park is projected to grow by 242 residents through to 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, presenting good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Holland Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects that could affect the area. Notable projects include Nursery Road Mixed-Use Development, Holland Park Heritage Precinct, Warrigal Road Mixed-Use Development, and Kessels Road Apartment Complex. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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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 strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate is 3.9% and there was an estimated employment growth of 2.1% over the past year, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 5,165 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.2% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation stands at 73.2%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 27.6% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services, with a particularly strong specialization in education & training at 1.3 times the regional level. Transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence with 3.4% employment compared to 5.6% regionally.

The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 2.1% and labour force grew by 2.5%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2%, labour force expand by 3.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Holland Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on June 2023, Holland Park had a median income among taxpayers of $66,992 and an average income of $89,220. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth data from June 2023, current estimates for Holland Park would be approximately $74,602 (median) and $99,355 (average) as of March 2026. According to the Census conducted on August 2021, household income in Holland Park ranks at the 81st percentile nationally, family income at the 82nd percentile, and personal income at the 83rd percentile. Income brackets show that 26.8% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with a total of 2,426 individuals in this bracket. This pattern is similar to the regional trend where 33.3% occupy this income range. In Holland Park, 39.3% of residents earn over $3,000 per week, indicating significant affluence and supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing costs consume 15.6% of income in the suburb, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 83rd percentile nationally. 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

In Holland Park, as per the latest Census data, 81.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 18.9% being semi-detached properties, apartments, and other types. Compared to Brisbane's metropolitan area, which had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings, Holland Park had a higher proportion of houses. Home ownership in Holland Park stood at 22.8%, lower than the Brisbane metro average. Most dwellings were either mortgaged (41.2%) or rented (36.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,300, significantly higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Holland Park was $390, compared to $380 nationally.

Holland Park features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 72.5% of all households, including 37.0% couples with children, 21.3% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 27.5%, with lone person households at 23.3% and group households making up 4.4%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

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 is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 44.4% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationwide. The area's educational advantage is reflected in its distribution of qualifications: Bachelor degrees are most common at 29.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (15.7%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.7% in primary, 10.0% in secondary, and 7.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Holland Park has 48 operational public transport stops, serving a variety of bus routes. These stops facilitate 1,985 weekly passenger trips across 11 different routes. The area's transport accessibility is deemed excellent, with residents' average distance to the nearest stop being 177 meters. In this predominantly residential zone, outward commuting is prevalent. Car remains the primary mode of transportation at 82%, while bus usage stands at 12%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 27.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Daily service frequency averages 283 trips across all routes, translating to roughly 41 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Holland Park are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Holland Park's health indicators show below-average results according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The level of common health conditions among the general population is somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high, with approximately 63% of the total population (5,662 people) having it, compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.3 and 7.9% of residents respectively. A total of 71.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. Holland Park has 12.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,149 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Holland Park was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Holland Park's cultural diversity was above average, with 21.7% of its population born overseas and 14.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Holland Park, comprising 49.0% of the population. Judaism was notably overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 0.2% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (25.8%), Australian (24.2%), and Irish (10.7%). Some ethnic groups showed notable divergences: New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.1%, Koreans at 0.6%, and Russians at 0.4% compared to regional averages of 1.0%, 0.5%, and 0.3% respectively.

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

Holland Park's median age is 37 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and close to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Holland Park has a higher concentration of residents aged 45-54 (15.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.7%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 12.8% to 15.1%, while the 5-14 cohort has declined from 14.8% to 13.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Holland Park's age profile will significantly evolve. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 97%, adding 174 residents to reach 356. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 59% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 15-24 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.