Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Holland Park West
3 km²
A striking gap in education and income separates Holland Park West from the rest of the state. It is a professional, high-earning community where over 40% of adults hold a university degree. The area is generally younger than the national figure, with a population that has grown steadily over the last decade. This is a well-off neighborhood with a very high typical income and a strong connection to the city, making it a distinct pocket of advantage within Brisbane.
Holland Park West's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Explore Holland Park West by topic
The area is a little younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 36. While the population grew by 7.6% since 2011, the proportion of seniors is well below the national figure at 14.1%.
About 23.4% of residents were born overseas, which is similar to the Queensland average but well below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is higher than in most similar areas, with 18.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, though still well below the national figure.
The number of people with no religion has risen sharply by 21 points since 2011. At 42.7%, this is well above the national figure and slightly higher than the state average.
This is a highly qualified community where 41.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 75.2%.
Household earnings are much higher than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,812. This is well above both the state and national figures, and the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen significantly since 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas. The proportion of people with a long-term health condition is well below the state average, and only 4.2% need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, though the rate fell by 4.6 points since 2011. A higher than average 28.8% of people provide unpaid care for children.
The First Nations community is small, but those living here have household and personal incomes that are far above the state and national figures. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 60%.
The area has a much lower rate of one-parent families than most similar areas. Most homes are occupied by couples with children (62.2%) or couples without children (25.9%).
Typical mortgage payments are well above the state and national figures, and a higher than average 34% of homes are rented. While most are separate houses, the proportion of homes owned outright is well below the national figure.
The area is very well connected, with a short 8-minute drive to the city and a high number of public transport routes. Working from home is also more common here than in most other areas.
The community is relatively mobile, with 41.4% of people having moved in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen by 13 points since 2011.
Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate much lower than most areas. More adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, and many are employed full-time.
This area is among the most advantaged in the region, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and education skills. It is viewed as a high-resource area with very low levels of disadvantage.
The local climate is warmer than most areas, with an average maximum temperature of 26.9°C. Annual rainfall is far above the Queensland average.
The area is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Nearly all residents can reach a park or school within a 15-minute walk, far exceeding the state average.