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Hollywell has an estimated 3,106 residents, up from 2,930 at the 2021 Census — a change of 176 people, or 6.0%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 56.0% of that increase. That puts 1,670 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Hollywell has an estimated population of approximately 3,106, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population updates with post-Census address validations. This represents a rise of 176 people (6.0%) from the 2,930 people recorded at the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this figure from an ERP count of 3,097 published in the ABS June 2025 release, along with 13 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The suburb of Hollywell maintains a population density of 1,669 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide areas assessed by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 6.0% growth rate in the suburb of Hollywell tracks within 1.0 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (7.0%), reflecting solid growth fundamentals. International migration served as the primary contributor by generating roughly 56.00000000000001% of recent net additions, while natural increase and interstate arrivals also delivered positive contributions. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 regions. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, or for timelines extending past 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections (released in 2023 using 2021 baseline data) are utilized. Because state releases omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates proportional growth distributions based on the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 data) across each demographic cohort. Looking ahead, long-term demographic modelling places the suburb of Hollywell within the upper quartile of non-capital locations for expansion, with aggregate SA2 forecasts anticipating a gain of 715 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 22.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
50 new dwellings have been approved in Hollywell over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That places the area in the 54th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that residential approvals in Hollywell average around 10 dwellings per year, totaling approximately 50 approved dwellings across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 18 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. With an influx averaging 4.7 new residents per completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local housing demand significantly exceeds new additions, creating upward pricing pressure and heightened buyer competition. Approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $783,000, pointing to targeted development in the upper-tier residential segment.
Furthermore, commercial approvals stand at $70,000 for the current financial year, underscoring an overwhelming concentration on residential construction. Per capita residential construction in Hollywell is notably subdued, tracking 51.0% below the regional average across Rest of Qld, which tends to support pricing and demand across the established dwelling stock despite a recent pick-up in building volumes. Activity is similarly restrained relative to national levels, reflecting planning limits and the established character of the suburb. Recent approval splits comprise 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% attached dwellings, providing higher-density housing choices that appeal to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. This composition marks a pronounced shift from the established stock of 68.0% separate houses, driven by limited development land and evolving market preferences. The ratio of approvals stands at approximately 247 people per dwelling approval, representative of a low-density environment. According to the latest quarterly forecasts from AreaSearch, Hollywell is projected to add 706 residents through to 2041. If residential construction volumes remain at current levels, dwelling supply is likely to trail demographic growth, driving buyer competition and reinforcing local capital values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 169 current infrastructure and development projects close to Hollywell, worth an estimated $55.5 billion. 59 are already under construction and 80 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure investments, major works, and strategic planning decisions play a critical role in shaping local community development. While no active projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a direct local impact, several notable surrounding initiatives include the Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area park upgrades, Serenity 4212, the Coombabah Sewage Treatment Plant Stage 6 Upgrade, and the Light Rail Extension to Biggera Waters (Future), with key details outlined below.
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Odyssey Hope Island
Odyssey Hope Island is a vertical retirement and aged care community featuring two 13-storey towers. The development includes 198 luxury one, two, and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, alongside 23 dedicated residential aged care suites. Residents have access to five-star amenities including a sky garden, bar, cafe, and 24/7 onsite nursing care.
Runaway Bay - Lae Drive & Bayview Street Road Works
Works are underway to upgrade the road and footpaths from the roundabout at Lae Drive and Bayview Street to the south end of Bayview Street Bridge, including upgrading the road surface, watermain replacement, stormwater pipes, kerbs, channels, driveways, footpath, and pedestrian/cycle ramp to improve infrastructure and safety.
Ocean Suites on Jennifer
Ocean Suites on Jennifer is a boutique multi-residential waterfront development situated in Runaway Bay. The project delivers premium luxury apartments featuring private marina berths, direct Broadwater access, and high-end resident amenities. Construction works are progressing following development approval by the City of Gold Coast.
Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area park upgrades
A major upgrade of the 1200-hectare Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area to enhance visitor experience while protecting its internationally significant Ramsar wetland status. Key features include new boardwalks, a lake observation tower, a dedicated kangaroo viewing platform, an environmental educational shelter, and upgraded trail networks for inclusive access. The project also incorporates a new toilet block, increased car parking with bus access, and nature play areas. Current schedule includes detailed design throughout 2025-26 with construction anticipated to commence from 2026-27.
The Marina Runaway Bay
A major masterplanned mixed-use redevelopment of the existing Runaway Bay Marina site across 8.8 hectares. The project incorporates approximately 750 residential apartments across multiple medium-rise buildings along with retail, dining, and commercial amenities while preserving and upgrading the operating marina infrastructure.
Marella Residences
Marella Residences is a luxury four-storey waterfront residential development in Runaway Bay comprising 10 multi-level four-bedroom boutique villas. Developed by BBIGA, each residence includes private marina berths, individual rooftop terraces, and plunge pools overlooking the canal.
31 Madang Crescent Townhouses
Boutique residential development comprising multi-dwelling townhouses located at 31 Madang Crescent in Runaway Bay. The project delivers contemporary townhouse residences featuring private outdoor courtyards, landscaped amenity, and parking under City of Gold Coast planning scheme provisions.
Andiamo Apartments Hope Island
Andiamo Apartments is a boutique residential development featuring 76 one-level residences. The project offers architecturally designed open-plan living with 3-meter ceilings, resort-style amenities including a pool, BBQ area, multi-purpose room, and electric vehicle charging stations. It is strategically located near the upcoming Hope Island railway station and major retail precincts like Sanctuary Cove and Harbour Town.
1,544 residents of Hollywell are employed, from a labour force of 1,588. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 59.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,623, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor market in Hollywell is characterized by a skilled resident profile, an unemployment rate of 2.8%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 2.9% based on statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch, with construction showing strong representation. Employed residents totaled 1,544 as of March 2026, while the local jobless rate sits 1.1% below the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld. Labor force participation is lower at 59.1%, compared with 64.2% across Regional Qld. In addition, 19.4% of working residents stated in the Census that they worked from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for resident workers are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction shows a heavy concentration, employing residents at 1.6 times the Regional Qld benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.2% of local workers, well beneath the 4.5% observed across Regional Qld. A comparison of resident workers to local job numbers in Census data highlights that the area functions primarily as a residential community with limited on-site commercial employment. Data from SALM and the ABS compiled by AreaSearch indicates that over the year to March 2026, resident employment grew by 2.9% alongside a 2.8% expansion in the labour force, resulting in a 0.1 percentage points drop in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labour force, and a 0.1 percentage points increase in unemployment. Future workforce projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide outlooks over five-year and ten-year horizons, forecasting nationwide job expansion of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively. Applying these sector-level expectations to the industry profile of local residents indicates projected employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighted model that excludes local population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hollywell is $1,872 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $840 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,556 a year against an average of $87,933. The average runs 53% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 published by AreaSearch reveal that the median taxpayer income in the suburb of Hollywell reached $57,556, alongside an average of $87,933, ranking the area among the top tiers nationwide. For comparison, Regional Qld recorded a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, modeled figures as of March 2026 indicate a median of approximately $64,094 and an average of $97,922. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes around the 57th percentile across Australia, with the dominant $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounting for 31.8% of residents (987 people), closely tracking the 31.7% regional proportion.
Housing costs represent 15.2% of income, while solid earnings support disposable income at the 59th percentile and a SEIFA income placement in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hollywell had 1,171 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 68% detached houses and 17% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $530 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 28.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Hollywell's residential composition, according to the most recent Census, featured 68.3% houses alongside 31.7% classified as other dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached units, whereas Regional Qld showed 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Hollywell stood at 44.5%, which exceeded Regional Qld's level, leaving 34.2% of dwellings mortgaged and 21.4% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment in Hollywell reached $2,167, surpassing the Regional Qld average, while the median weekly rent was $530, compared to $1,655 and $345 for the region. On a national scale, Hollywell's mortgage repayments were notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also well above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hollywell counted 1,171 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,241 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 38% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 74.1% of all households in the locality, made up of couples without children (37.8%), couples with children (27.7%), and single parent families (8.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.9%, consisting of single-person households at 23.0% and group households at 2.7%. The average household size is 2.4 people, slightly below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.0% of adults in Hollywell hold a university qualification, including 15.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 27.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment among residents aged 15+ in Hollywell sits at 22.0%, trailing the Australian benchmark of 30.4%. Within higher education, bachelor degrees are held by 15.4% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (27.9%). A total of 22.8% of the local population is enrolled in educational institutions. This comprises 8.1% attending primary schools, 7.3% in secondary education, and 3.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Hollywell means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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67.4% of residents in Hollywell report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch show excellent results across Hollywell, with low mortality rates and minimal chronic illness prevalence across all age cohorts. Private health insurance participation is particularly high, covering approximately 62% of residents (1,926 people), outpacing both the 52.5% rate in Regional Qld and the 55.7% national level. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 10.6 and 7.0% of the population respectively, while 67.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, closely matching the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld. Favorable health outcomes are evident across the under-65 population.
Residents aged 65 and over total 972 people, representing 31.3% of the community compared to 20.3% regionally, with seniors exhibiting strong overall health metrics aligned with national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hollywell is largely Australian-born, at 77.1% of residents, with 5.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.5%) and Australian (24.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures place Hollywell below broader benchmarks, with Australian-born residents accounting for 77.1% of the community, Australian citizens comprising 89.5%, and 94.8% of households speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the primary declared religious affiliation, practiced by 59.5% of residents compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The most common reported ancestries in Hollywell are English (34.5%), Australian (24.9%), and Irish (9.0%). In addition, specific backgrounds display higher local concentrations relative to the region, including French ancestry at 0.9% (vs 0.5% regionally), Russian at 0.6% (vs 0.2%), and New Zealand at 1.1% (vs 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hollywell is 51, older than 93% of areas nationally. 18.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The suburb of Hollywell exhibits an older demographic composition than the wider region, with seniors and retirees (65+) representing 31.3% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 20.4% in Regional Qld, while adults aged 25 - 44 account for 17.9% versus 25.5% regionally. The estimated median age is 51, matching the figure from the 2021 Census, while sitting 10 years above the Regional Qld median of 41 and above the national Census median of 38. The share of residents aged 65 and over expanded from 28.9% at the Census to an estimated 31.3%, and this senior cohort is projected to see the largest growth by 2041, increasing by 369 residents (38%) to reach 1,341.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hollywell
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,930 at the 2021 Census → 3,106 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL31349). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.