Holland Park - Yeronga

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 34. This youthfulness is reflected in the low proportion of seniors, who make up just 11.8% of residents.

About 27.5% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

Language diversity is high, with 20.0% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, though only 2.0% of residents speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community has no religion, at 46.1%. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 21 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 45.3% of adults holding a degree and 79.1% having finished Year 12. Both figures are far above the state and national averages.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,699, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. This wealth is consistent with the high number of university graduates and professional roles in the area.

While fewer people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions at 11.2%.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 17.3% of people pitching in. However, fewer residents provide unpaid childcare or housework than the state average.

First Nations residents are typically older than those in other areas, with a typical age of 27. They also show very high school completion rates, with 67.9% finishing Year 12.

Living arrangements are diverse, with 31.3% of people living alone—well above the national average. Only 10.8% of families are one-parent households, which is much lower than most areas.

Renting is very common, with 47.8% of households renting, far above the national average. The area has fewer detached houses and more apartments than typical, leading to a typical weekly rent of $390.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, and 21.8% of people work from home. The area is highly connected, with a typical drive time to the city of only 7 minutes.

This is a highly transient area where 53.2% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 22.1% of the population.

The workforce is very active, with 71.8% of adults working or looking for work. Many are employed as professionals in health care, social assistance, and technical roles.

The population has grown by 7.5% since 2021, and the area remains larger than about 64% of similar places.

The area sees much higher rainfall than the Queensland average, with 1,102mm annually. Maximum temperatures are also much higher than in most other areas.

This area is a walker's paradise, with a score of 8.5. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.