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Holland Park
3 km²
High levels of education and income set Holland Park apart as a privileged pocket of Brisbane. It is a family-oriented community where children make up 21.4% of the population, a figure well above the national average. This wealth is reflected in the high proportion of residents with university degrees and typical weekly family incomes that far exceed the state figure. The area is predominantly residential and very walkable, with most homes within a short stroll of parks, schools and shops.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The community is younger than most areas, with a typical resident aged 37 and a small population of seniors. Children under 15 are much more common here than in other similar areas, making up 21.4% of the people.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 20.7% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 36.8%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.
English is the main language for 81.8% of the community. About 14.1% of people use another language at home, which is roughly the same as the state average.
A large and growing number of residents report having no religion, rising 21 points since 2011 to reach 42.7%. This is well above the national figure.
The area is highly qualified, with 40.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. This is consistent with a high proportion of residents, 75.2%, who completed Year 12.
Household wealth is very high; the typical family earns $2,964 a week, which is well above the Queensland average. More than a third of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas. However, a slightly higher proportion of people live with a mental health condition compared to the national figure.
Many residents are active in their community, with a higher rate of volunteering than most areas. Unpaid childcare is also common, with 31.4% of people caring for children.
First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 27. They also have a much higher rate of Year 12 completion than most other areas.
Families with children are the most common household type. Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per dwelling.
Most people live in separate houses, though renting is more common here than in most other areas. Mortgage payments are very high, with a typical monthly payment of $2,300.
The area is well connected, with a very high number of public transport stops and a short 10-minute drive to the city. Working from home is also much more common here than across the state.
Around 39% of the population moved into the area within the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11% of the community.
The workforce is highly active, with more adults working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Many residents work as professionals or managers, often in healthcare and education.
The area ranks very high for overall advantage, particularly in education and job skills. It is significantly more advantaged than 80% of other areas.
Holland Park receives significantly more annual rainfall than the Queensland average. The area's average maximum temperature is slightly lower than the state figure.
This is a very walkable suburb, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. Almost every home is also within a short walk of a school and groceries.