Holmview

Holmview lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

The population of Holmview is estimated at around 5,650 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,195 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,455 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 5,601 following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2025 and an additional 221 validated new addresses since the Census date. Holmview's population density ratio is 1,405 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb experienced a growth rate of 26.8% since the 2021 census, exceeding both the national average (9.3%) and state average. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 54.0% 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 adopted. Considering projected demographic shifts, Holmview is expected to increase by 961 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 16.1% over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Holmview was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Holmview shows approximately 87 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 438 homes were approved, with an additional 21 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each home built over these years accommodates about 4.1 new residents per year, indicating a significant demand outpacing supply.

The average construction value of new homes is $392,000, which is higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development. This financial year has seen $6.7 million in commercial approvals, highlighting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Holmview has 90.0% more construction activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers despite a recent slowdown in building activity. The national average is significantly lower, suggesting robust developer interest in the area. New building activity consists of 79.0% detached dwellings and 21.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining Holmview's traditional suburban character focused on family homes.

There are approximately 134 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Future projections estimate Holmview will add 912 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should readily meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the local area, significantly influencing its performance. These key projects include Yarrabilba Town Centre, Bahrs Scrub Road & Wuraga Road Residential Estate, The Heights Bahrs Scrub, and Horizon Estate.

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Employment conditions in Holmview demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Holmview has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being notably prominent. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. Employment stability over the past year is relatively high.

As of December 2025, 3134 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.3% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Holmview is 76.7%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 8.3% of residents work from home. Key industries for employment are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Holmview shows strong specialization in manufacturing with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. Professional & technical services have limited presence at 3.7%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population versus resident population count. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, Holmview's employment increased by 0.4% and labour force decreased by 0.2%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment. This compares to Greater Brisbane where employment grew by 3.2%, labour force expanded by 3.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Holmview's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Holmview is below the national average. The median income is $53,450 and the average income stands at $59,756. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $59,522 (median) and $66,544 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals that incomes in Holmview cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 48.0% of the population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Holmview, with only 79.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 47th percentile.

Holmview is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Holmview's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.3% houses and 11.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Holmview's home ownership rate was 8.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.0% and rented ones at 54.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Holmview was $1,650, lower than Brisbane metro's $1,863. The median weekly rent in Holmview was $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Holmview's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Holmview features high concentrations of group households and family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 77.4 percent of all households, consisting of 33.5 percent couples with children, 24.0 percent couples without children, and 17.7 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.6 percent, with lone person households at 18.4 percent and group households comprising 4.3 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Holmview demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 19.1%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (30.0%). Educational participation is high, with 32.5% currently enrolled in formal education, broken down into primary (11.4%), secondary (8.2%), and tertiary (4.1%) levels.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.4% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Holmview has 11 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are served by four distinct routes that collectively facilitate 229 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Holmview is deemed good, with residents typically residing 239 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward, with cars being the primary mode of transportation at 91%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, only 8.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 32 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Holmview is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Holmview faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantially higher than average, particularly among older age cohorts.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~2,874 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Mental health issues impact 10.2% of residents, while asthma affects 9.3%. Conversely, 72.0% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 6.4% of residents aged 65 and over (361 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Holmview, surveyed in 2016-2021, had a higher proportion of residents speaking languages other than English at home (23.6%) compared to most local markets. Overseas-born population was 32.1%. Christianity dominated religious affiliation with 38.3% of the population.

The 'Other' religion category was overrepresented in Holmview at 5.4%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 1.3%. In ancestry, English (26.4%) and Australian (23.0%) were most prevalent, followed by Other (13.9%). Maori (3.8%), New Zealand (2.1%), and Samoan (1.5%) ethnic groups showed notable overrepresentation compared to regional averages of 1.1%, 1.0%, and 0.9% respectively.

Holmview hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Holmview's median age is 28, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and Australia's national average of 38. Holmview has a higher percentage of residents aged 25 to 34 (23.2%) compared to Greater Brisbane but fewer residents aged 55 to 64 (6.1%). This concentration of 25 to 34-year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 14.4% to 16.2%, while the percentage of residents aged 0 to 4 has decreased from 10.5% to 9.8%. By 2041, Holmview's population is forecasted to undergo substantial demographic changes. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 35%, adding 173 people and reaching a total of 665 residents from the current 491. The 0 to 4 age group is expected to grow at a more modest rate of 3%, with an increase of 16 residents.