Holland Park West

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, as of May 2026 the estimated population of Holland Park West is around 6,831. This reflects an increase of 363 people (5.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,468 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,831 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,548 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, 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 is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. As we examine future population trends, lower quartile growth of national statistical areas is anticipated, with the suburb expected to increase by 135 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 2.0% in total over the 16 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Holland Park West has received approximately 22 dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling around 112 homes. As of FY-26, 11 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 1.3 new residents per year per dwelling was observed. However, this has increased to 5.4 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential supply constraints in the area. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $1,324,000, reflecting a focus on premium segment development.

In FY-26, $5.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited commercial development focus. Detached houses account for 89.0% and townhouses or apartments make up the remaining 11.0% of new developments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes.

This is notable as it exceeds the existing pattern implied by Census data (73.0% detached housing). The location has approximately 330 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Holland Park West is forecasted to gain 135 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Holland Park West 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 25 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones are Nursery Road Mixed-Use Development, 1008 Logan Road Redevelopment (Childcare + Townhouses), European Train Control System (ETCS), and Queensland Tennis Centre Upgrade. The following details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Holland Park West exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Holland Park West has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 3.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.6%. As of December 2025, 4,149 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 0.6% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and a workforce participation rate of 75.4%.

According to Census responses, 25.0% of residents worked from home. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical employment with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level, while retail trade is under-represented at 6.2%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count.

Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 1.6% alongside labour force increasing by 2.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Holland Park West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Holland Park West has a median taxpayer income of $67,321 and an average income of $89,653 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. These figures are among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. By March 2026, current estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $74,969 and the average income will be around $99,838, factoring in a 11.36% growth since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Holland Park West rank highly nationally, between the 77th and 84th percentiles. Income distribution data shows that 30.7% of locals (2,097 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, which is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region where 33.3% are in the same income bracket. Economic strength is evident through 35.1% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 15.1% of income, and residents rank within the 78th 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Holland Park West's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 72.9% houses and 27.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Holland Park West was at 26.1%, similar to Brisbane metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 38.9% and rented dwellings for 35.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was recorded at $390, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Holland Park West's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 68.7% of all households, including 33.1% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 8.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 31.3%, with lone person households at 26.0% and group households comprising 5.3%. The median household size is 2.5 people, smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

Educational attainment in Holland Park West is notably high, with 45.4% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications, compared to the Queensland average of 25.7% and the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 29.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.5%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 27.4% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (16.9%). Educational participation is particularly high in the area, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (9.3%), tertiary education (7.9%), and secondary education (6.8%).

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

Holland Park West has 35 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 23 different routes, together carrying 4879 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is deemed good, with residents typically living 212 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 78%, followed by buses at 14% and cycling at 3%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 25% of residents work from home, which might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 697 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 139 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Holland Park West is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Holland Park West shows superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is notably high at approximately 63% of the total population (4,284 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.8 and 7.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 72.4% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 12.7% of residents aged 65 and over (867 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Holland Park West had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 24.4% of its population born overseas and 19.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Holland Park West, accounting for 47.7% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprised 1.2%, slightly higher than the 1.3% regional average.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (24.9%), Australian (22.0%), and Irish (10.4%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: New Zealanders were equally represented at 1.0%, Koreans were overrepresented at 0.7% compared to the regional 0.5%, and Russians were slightly overrepresented at 0.4%.

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 Australia's national average of 38 years. The 35-44 age group is strongly represented at 17.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's figure, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 6.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 11.9% to 13.2% of the population. Conversely, the 65-74 age group has declined from 7.6% to 6.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Holland Park West. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to increase by 161 people (19%), growing from 867 to 1,029 individuals. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 51% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.