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Holland Park West
3 km²
High levels of tertiary education define Holland Park West, where 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is a wealthy and professional community with a typical family income well above the national figure. It is a relatively young area, with a typical resident aged 36 and a high proportion of families with children. The neighborhood is exceptionally walkable and well-connected to the city, making it a preferred spot for working professionals.
Holland Park West's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The community is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 36 and a higher share of children under 15 compared to similar areas. Seniors make up only 14.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.
Many residents were born overseas, accounting for 23.4% of the population. While English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar places.
Language diversity is high, with 18.2% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the Queensland average. This is reflected in the community's birthplaces, as nearly a quarter of residents were born overseas.
About 42.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 44.6%.
This is a highly qualified area where 41.3% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure of 26.3%. Schooling is a strong focus here, with 75.2% of residents completing Year 12, which is far above the state average.
Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical family earning $2,805 a week, well above the national figure of $2,120. About 33.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far above the national average.
Overall health is slightly better than the state average, with only 25.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition. However, mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas.
A high number of residents provide unpaid childcare, at 28.9%, which is slightly above the national figure. Volunteering is also common, with 16.4% of people giving their time to others.
First Nations residents in this area have a much higher typical personal income of $982 compared to the national figure of $540. Educational attainment is also far above the national average, with 62.5% completing Year 12.
Families with children are common, making up 62.2% of households. The typical home holds 2.5 people, which is about the same as across Queensland and Australia.
Housing is expensive, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,167 and weekly rents of $390, both of which are much higher than in most areas. Renters make up 34.2% of the community, which is well above the national average.
Public transport use is very high at 7.6%, well above the national figure, supported by a high number of bus stops. This connectivity helps explain why 7.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure much higher than most areas.
The area is quite dynamic, with 41.0% of people having moved home in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.0% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 71.1%, far above the national figure. Professional roles are common, with 35.4% of the workforce in professional occupations.
The area is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Nearly every resident can walk to a park or school within 15 minutes, far exceeding state averages.