Holland Park
With household income in the 88th percentile and university qualifications at 51.5% (21.4 points above the national average), Holland Park combines professional-class demographics with mid-ring Brisbane pricing at an estimated $553,000. The SEIFA IEO decile of 9 confirms top-tier educational opportunity, while the IRSAD decile of 8 places overall advantage in the top 20% nationally. What distinguishes Holland Park from comparable suburbs is the 15.0% real income growth over the decade alongside stable affordability (39.1% to 38.3%), meaning incomes rose without pricing residents out, a pattern that contrasts with gentrifying inner suburbs where costs outpace wages.
Population
8,671
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,309/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
33
Median House
$553K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At an estimated $553,000 median, Holland Park prices sit below the Brisbane metro median for a suburb of this quality. Mortgage repayments of $2,300/month consume 23.0% of household income, well below the stress threshold. The stock is 81.1% detached houses, with 42.3% three-bedroom and 33.3% four-plus-bedroom homes providing family options. Apartments (14.2%) offer downsizer and investor alternatives. Turnover at 23.8% creates moderate buying opportunities. With 41.2% on mortgages and 22.9% owning outright, the owner-occupier market is active. The rent-to-income ratio of 16.9% is among the lowest in this batch, meaning renters here face minimal financial pressure compared to inner-city locations.
For Buyers
At an estimated $553,000 median, Holland Park prices sit below the Brisbane metro median for a suburb of this quality. Mortgage repayments of $2,300/month consume 23.0% of household income, well below the stress threshold. The stock is 81.1% detached houses, with 42.3% three-bedroom and 33.3% four-plus-bedroom homes providing family options. Apartments (14.2%) offer downsizer and investor alternatives. Turnover at 23.8% creates moderate buying opportunities. With 41.2% on mortgages and 22.9% owning outright, the owner-occupier market is active. The rent-to-income ratio of 16.9% is among the lowest in this batch, meaning renters here face minimal financial pressure compared to inner-city locations.
For Investors
Holland Park's 35.9% rental rate and $390/week median rent offer a solid tenant base in Brisbane's mid-ring. The 5.9% vacancy rate is slightly above average. The 27 development applications in 12 months include lot reconfigurations and building extensions, signalling gradual infill rather than large-scale densification. Overseas migration of +87/year drives growth, partially offset by internal outflow (-52/year). Population is projected to reach approximately 9,813 by 2031, growing at 0.84% annually. Rents grew 38.6% over the decade, well above the national average, and real income grew 15.0%, supporting continued rental demand from professional tenants.
Development Activity
Total DAs
120
Last 12 Months
33
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+43.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Holland Park iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Holland Park State School
Prep-6 · 778 students
St Joachim's School
Prep-6 · 333 students
Cavendish Road State High School
7-12 · 2037 students
Seville Road State School
Prep-6 · 111 students
Demographics
English ancestry leads (3,192), followed by Irish (1,327), Scottish (1,002), and German (512). The 21.7% overseas-born share is close to the national average. Arabic (39 speakers), Mandarin (38), Greek (35), and Korean (33) are the top non-English languages in small volumes, reflecting modest diversity. University qualifications at 51.5% are 21.4 points above the national rate, and Professionals (1,621) dominate the occupational mix, outnumbering Managers (696) by more than 2:1. The median age of 37 is 3 years below the national average. The household size of 2.6 is slightly above the national median, and Christianity (3,975) is the dominant religion, followed by Islam (242).
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
81.1%
Houses
4.7%
Townhouse
14.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached houses make up 81.1%, apartments 14.2%, and semi-detached 4.7%. Three-bedroom homes lead (42.3%), followed by 4+ bedrooms (33.3%) and 2 bedrooms (19.8%). The ownership split shows mortgage holders at 41.2%, renters at 35.9%, and outright owners at 22.9%. At an estimated $553,000 median, Holland Park is priced below comparable mid-ring suburbs like Camp Hill or Coorparoo. Rent-to-income at 16.9% and mortgage-to-income at 23.0% are both well below stress thresholds. Affordability has remained remarkably stable over the decade (39.1% to 38.3%), a signal that price growth and income growth have tracked each other rather than diverging.
Mortgage / mo
$2,300
Rent / wk
$390
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$1,025
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.9%
Unoccupied
194
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
20.0%
Couples, no children
6,897
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 20.2% (692 workers), followed by Education (14.3%), Professional/Tech (12.7%), Public Admin (9.8%), and Construction (8.1%). Professionals dominate occupations (1,621), with Managers (696) second and Clerical/Admin (564) third, a white-collar profile consistent with the 88th percentile income. Unemployment at 5.0% is near the national average. The SEIFA IEO decile of 9 and IRSAD decile of 8 place Holland Park in the top 20% nationally for both educational opportunity and overall advantage. The IER decile of 7 indicates above-average economic resources, and the participation rate of 63.3% is healthy.
Unemployment
3.9%
Labour Force
5,515
Unemployed
215
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.8%
Part-time
29.2%
Participation
63.3%
Employed
4,108
Occupations
Top Industries
University
51.5%
Postgraduate
13.0%
Born Overseas
21.7%
Dwellings
3,092
Transport to Work
Four schools serve Holland Park with strong ICSEA scores. Holland Park State School (Government Primary, ICSEA 1149, 778 students) and St Joachim's (Catholic Primary, ICSEA 1124, 333 students) rank well above the national average. Cavendish Road State High School (Government Secondary, ICSEA 1103, 2,037 students) is a large, high-performing secondary option. Seville Road State School (Government Primary, ICSEA 970, 111 students) scores slightly below average. Public transport use at 9.9% is moderate, with 80.3% driving. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 8 places conditions in the top 20% nationally.
Drive
80.3%
Public Transport
9.9%
Walk / Cycle
3.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.84%/yr
(+78 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grows at 0.84% annually (78 persons/year), projecting to approximately 9,813 by 2031. The 10-year change of 13.4% represents moderate, steady expansion. Overseas migration (+87/year) offsets internal outflow (-52/year). The gentrification score of 34 shows early signs, with 15.0% real income growth and rents up 38.6% over the decade. However, the formal classification remains 'Not gentrifying' because the demographic shift is gradual rather than dramatic. Affordability held stable (39.1% to 38.3%), meaning the suburb is not pricing out its existing population compared to rapidly gentrifying inner suburbs.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+87
Net Internal / yr
-52
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +14% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Holland Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holland Park a good suburb to live in?
Holland Park ranks in the 8th SEIFA IRSAD decile (top 20% nationally) with household income in the 88th percentile. Four schools provide local education with 3 scoring ICSEA above 1100. Mortgage stress is low at 23.0%, and affordability has remained stable over the decade. It suits families and professionals seeking mid-ring Brisbane living with good school options and manageable housing costs.
What is the median house price in Holland Park?
The estimated median house price is $553,000 (2025 estimate). Monthly mortgage repayments of approximately $2,300 consume 23.0% of the median household income of $2,309/week. This sits below comparable mid-ring Brisbane suburbs like Camp Hill, offering value for the quality of schools and demographics.
What schools are in Holland Park?
Four schools serve the suburb: Holland Park State School (Government Primary, ICSEA 1149, 778 students), St Joachim's (Catholic Primary, ICSEA 1124, 333 students), Cavendish Road State High School (Government Secondary, ICSEA 1103, 2,037 students), and Seville Road State School (Government Primary, ICSEA 970, 111 students). Three of four score well above the national ICSEA average of 1000.
Is Holland Park safe?
Crime statistics are not available in our current dataset for Holland Park. The SEIFA IRSD decile of 7 and IRSAD decile of 8 indicate above-average socioeconomic conditions. The 76.2% residential stability rate, 5.0% unemployment, and 88th percentile income are demographic factors typically associated with lower crime rates compared to the Brisbane metro average.
Is Holland Park good for property investment?
With 35.9% renters, $390/week median rent, and a 5.9% vacancy rate, Holland Park offers a stable mid-ring tenant base. Rents grew 38.6% over the decade, and real income grew 15.0%, supporting continued demand from professional tenants. The 27 development applications in 12 months indicate gradual infill rather than oversupply. Population growth of 0.84%/year is modest, keeping supply-demand balance tight.
How is Holland Park's population changing?
Population grows at 0.84% annually (78 persons/year), projected to reach approximately 9,813 by 2031. Growth of 13.4% over the decade is moderate. Overseas migration of +87/year offsets internal outflow of -52/year. Affordability held remarkably stable (39.1% to 38.3%), meaning income growth matched price growth, and the suburb has not priced out its resident base.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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