Holland Park West, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Holland Park West QLD is 6,468 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Holland Park West is $1,064 per week ($55,328 per year). Median rent in Holland Park West is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Holland Park West has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Holland Park West has a population density of 2,416 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Holland Park West is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Holland Park West is $2,167.

Population
6,468
Census 2021
Median income
$1,064/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$390/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Holland Park West vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Holland Park West is $1,064 a week, 42% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 119th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $390 a week, $70 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 17.8% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 36, 6 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureHolland Park WestTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,064/wk$747/wk +42%$766/wk
Household income$2,195/wk$1,593/wk +38%$1,637/wk
Rent$390/wk$320/wk +22%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,625/mo +33%$1,733/mo
Median age3642 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.8%20.4% −2.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Holland Park West, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Holland Park West Population

6,468 residents at the 2021 Census.

Holland Park West Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,064/wk
$55,328 per year
Ranked 854 of 14,663
Median Rent
$390/wk
$1,690 per month
Ranked 2,258 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Holland Park West Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,195/wk
Median rent $390/wk
Rent to income 17.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Holland Park West against your income

About $9,512 a month
Median rent $390/wk
Left after rent $1,805/wk
Rent share 17.8%

Holland Park West Schools

27
schools nearby
15
government
1089
avg ICSEA score
13,734
total students
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 605 students
1151
ICSEA
Holland Park State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 778 students
1149
ICSEA
Loreto College Coorparoo Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 989 students
1148
ICSEA
Yarranlea Primary School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 58 students
1146
ICSEA
St Elizabeth's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 363 students
1141
ICSEA
Wellers Hill State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 762 students
1139
ICSEA
Marshall Road State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 499 students
1135
ICSEA
Buranda State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 226 students
1127
ICSEA
St Joachim's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 333 students
1124
ICSEA
Greenslopes State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 310 students
1108
ICSEA
St Agnes School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 455 students
1106
ICSEA
Junction Park State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 470 students
1104
ICSEA
Cavendish Road State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,037 students
1103
ICSEA
St James Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 132 students
1102
ICSEA
Mount Gravatt State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,217 students
1079
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 27 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Holland Park West, with a map

Holland Park West Map

Holland Park West, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Holland Park West, Queensland: 27.5266°S, 153.0609°E

Holland Park West Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (27)

People in Holland Park West

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (3,154) Female 51.2% (3,314)

Population Density

2,416
people per km²
6,468 people · 2.7 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,805
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.7%
New Zealand
2.6%
India
2.4%
China
1.5%
South Korea
0.8%
Japan
0.6%
Vietnam
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
2.8%
Greek
1.2%
Spanish
1.0%
Cantonese
1.0%
Japanese
0.9%
Korean
0.9%
Punjabi
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
34.9%
Australian
30.8%
Irish
14.5%
Scottish
11.3%
German
6.2%
Chinese
5.4%
Italian
3.8%
Indian
3.0%
Greek
2.8%
Dutch
1.5%
Australian Aboriginal
1.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
42.0%
Catholic
21.6%
Anglican
8.8%
Not stated
6.1%
Eastern Orthodox
3.3%
Uniting Church
2.7%
Hinduism
2.1%
Christian (other)
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.3% 2,388
Separated
2.1% 109
Divorced
8.5% 447
Widowed
4.2% 219
Never married
40.0% 2,111

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
47.9%
Couple: no children
26.3%
Couple: no children under 15
15.4%
One parent: no children under 15
5.2%
One parent: children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.0%
2 persons
32.2%
3 persons
16.5%
4 persons
18.0%
5 persons
5.8%
6+ persons
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Holland Park West

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,485 occupied private dwellings in Holland Park West at the 2021 Census, 34.2% were rented, 25.9% owned outright and 38.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 24 dwellings
Owned outright
25.9% 644 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
38.4% 953 dwellings
Rented
34.2% 849 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 21 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
93.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
6.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.9%
2 bedrooms
20.6%
3 bedrooms
39.4%
4 bedrooms
23.4%
5 bedrooms
9.0%
6+ bedrooms
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.6%
$300-$449/mo
2.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.0%
$600-$799/mo
2.1%
$800-$999/mo
4.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.2%
1 vehicle
36.1%
2 vehicles
40.5%
3 vehicles
10.6%
4+ vehicles
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Holland Park West

Employment

Employed full-time
47.9% 2,250 people
Employed part-time
22.0% 1,034 people
Unemployed
2.8% 133 people
Not in labour force
27.2% 1,278 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
43.5%
Managers
16.3%
Clerical & Administrative
11.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.5%
Community & Personal Service
8.2%
Sales Workers
4.1%
Labourers
3.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
4.4%
$800-$999/wk
4.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.7%
$4,000+/wk
22.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
4.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.6%
$3,500+/wk
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.5%
Did not go to work
14.9%
Bus
10.1%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Bicycle
2.5%
Walked only
1.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Other
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Truck
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
81.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
41.8%
Certificate III/IV
20.3%
Postgraduate Degree
14.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.2%
Certificate I/II
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.7%
Health
15.6%
Society & Culture
13.3%
Engineering
11.6%
Education
9.0%
Architecture & Building
6.5%
Creative Arts
6.2%
Information Technology
5.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.9%
Agriculture & Environment
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
27.7%
Secondary: Government
16.4%
Pre-school
13.5%
Primary: Catholic
13.4%
Secondary: Catholic
12.3%
Vocational Education
10.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.3%
Has need for assistance
4.3%
Need for assistance not stated
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
612
Asthma
237
Arthritis
145
Heart disease
136
Diabetes
122
Cancer
93
Lung condition
84
Stroke
50
Kidney disease
39
Dementia
16

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.5% 577
Did not provide
88.5% 4,432

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.2% 863
Not a volunteer
82.8% 4,161

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 4
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 11
Previously served
2.7% 135
Never served
97.0% 4,879

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
43.7%
1 child
12.8%
2 children
28.1%
3 children
11.6%
4 children
3.4%
5+ children
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
17
1951: 1960
43
1961: 1970
80
1971: 1980
107
1981: 1990
162
1991: 2000
211
2001: 2010
368
2011: 2015
241
2016
54
2017
56
2018
52
2019
70
2020
21
2021
13

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

16.6%
moved in the last year
43.4%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,093
Moved from QLD
848
Moved: same area (SA2)
55
Moved from overseas
40
Moved from VIC
27
Moved from NSW
26
Moved from SA
4
Moved from NT
4
Moved from ACT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.6%
5: 14 hours
35.2%
15: 29 hours
14.4%
30+ hours
7.3%
Did not do domestic work
18.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.9%
Step family: no other children
5.7%
Blended family: no other children
1.8%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Gordon Park
Income: $1,209/wk Rent: $365/wk $25/wk less rent
Mount Gravatt
Income: $938/wk Rent: $380/wk $10/wk less rent

Suburbs near Holland Park West

The closest suburb to Holland Park West is Holland Park, 1.2 km away.

Holland Park
1.2 km away · income $1,025/wk · rent $390/wk
Tarragindi
1.5 km away · income $1,168/wk · rent $450/wk
Mount Gravatt
1.8 km away · income $938/wk · rent $380/wk
Greenslopes
2.2 km away · income $1,059/wk · rent $370/wk
Mount Gravatt East
2.4 km away · income $946/wk · rent $400/wk
Nathan
2.5 km away · income $589/wk · rent $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holland Park West

What is the population of Holland Park West QLD?

The population of Holland Park West QLD is 6,468 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,416 people per km². Holland Park West is ranked #1,194 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Holland Park West?

The median personal income in Holland Park West QLD is $1,064 per week, or $55,328 per year. The median household income is $2,195 per week. Family income is $2,805 per week. Holland Park West is ranked #854 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Holland Park West?

Median rent in Holland Park West QLD is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Holland Park West ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Holland Park West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Holland Park West QLD is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Holland Park West?

The median age in Holland Park West QLD is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Holland Park West a good suburb to live in?

Holland Park West is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 6,468. The median income is $1,064/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31347. All dollar figures in AUD.