Holmview
Holmview's standout feature is its youthful, renter-heavy profile: 4,455 residents have a median age of 28, which is 12 years below the national figure. A 54.3% renting share sits above the 45.4% who own outright or with a mortgage, while 88.3% of homes are separate houses. Growth indicators are strong, with a 2.72% annual trend and 45.2% population change across the wider area over ten years. Household income reaches the 63.2nd percentile nationally. Compared with nearby Beenleigh, Holmview is best approached as a compact separate-house and family market, with 43.0% of families being couples with children across just 4.02 square kilometres.
Population
4,455
Median Age
28.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,786/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
165
For buyers, Holmview is primarily a detached-house market, with separate homes making up 88.3% of stock compared with only 0.2% apartments and 11.5% semi-detached dwellings. Larger households are well served because 58.6% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and another 33.4% have 3 bedrooms. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,650, while typical rent is $400 per week. Mortgage costs represent 21.3% of household income, below the 22.4% rent-to-income measure, and neither is flagged as stressed. Compared with apartment-oriented locations, the trade-off is less attached housing choice but more access to family-sized floor plans. With only 8.6% owning outright and 36.8% holding a mortgage, buyers compete with a substantial renter and mortgaged-household base.
For Buyers
For buyers, Holmview is primarily a detached-house market, with separate homes making up 88.3% of stock compared with only 0.2% apartments and 11.5% semi-detached dwellings. Larger households are well served because 58.6% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and another 33.4% have 3 bedrooms. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,650, while typical rent is $400 per week. Mortgage costs represent 21.3% of household income, below the 22.4% rent-to-income measure, and neither is flagged as stressed. Compared with apartment-oriented locations, the trade-off is less attached housing choice but more access to family-sized floor plans. With only 8.6% owning outright and 36.8% holding a mortgage, buyers compete with a substantial renter and mortgaged-household base.
For Investors
Holmview has a renter-majority profile, with 54.3% of occupied dwellings rented versus 45.4% owned outright or with a mortgage. Weekly rent is $400 and vacancy is 4.8%, giving investors a meaningful tenant pool but also a need to test property-level demand carefully. Rent growth of 15.2% supports the income story, while 160 development applications in the past 12 months indicate an active supply pipeline. Internal migration is the primary growth driver, which can support demand as households relocate into the wider area. Because a verified median house price is unavailable, gross yield should be calculated from each comparable purchase rather than assumed from suburb averages. Compared with a low-turnover market, the 34.4% household turnover rate creates more leasing opportunities, but it can also increase letting and management costs.
Development Activity
Total DAs
264
Last 12 Months
165
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+870.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Holmview is notably younger than Australia overall: the median age is 28, or 12 years below the national figure. Overseas-born residents account for 32.1% of the population, 10.5 percentage points above the national share, while university attainment is 24.3%, 5.8 points below the national comparison. Average household size is 2.8 people, 0.3 above the national figure, consistent with the 43.0% of families who are couples with children. English ancestry is recorded for 1,529 people, followed by Other at 804, Scottish at 299 and Irish at 266. No religion is the largest religious response at 1,970 people, ahead of Christianity at 1,546 and Sikhism at 209. Punjabi is the most recorded language after English, with 118 speakers. Compared with older nearby suburbs, Holmview's age profile and 65.6% resident-stay rate point to a younger but still reasonably settled population.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.3%
Houses
11.5%
Townhouse
0.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Holmview's housing mix is strongly oriented to detached family dwellings: 88.3% are separate houses, 11.5% are semi-detached and 0.2% are apartments. Four or more bedrooms account for 58.6% of homes, while 3-bedroom properties represent 33.4%, so the stock is weighted toward larger floor plans rather than compact units. Tenure is the sharper distinction: 54.3% of households rent, compared with 36.8% paying a mortgage and only 8.6% owning outright. The 2.8-person average household size is 0.3 above the national comparison, helping explain demand for larger homes. Mortgage-to-income is 21.3%, below the 22.4% rent-to-income measure, and neither indicator is marked as stressed. Compared with apartment-heavy markets, Holmview gives buyers more house-and-yard choice but fewer low-maintenance housing alternatives.
Mortgage / mo
$1,650
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $400.
$600
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $600 · units $490
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$863
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.8%
Unoccupied
75
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
43.0%
Couples with children
31.2%
Couples, no children
23.2%
Single parent
1,187
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Holmview's largest recorded industry at 20.7%, or 289 workers, followed by Construction at 11.4% and 160, Retail at 9.3% and 130, Education at 8.6% and 121, and Manufacturing at 8.1% and 113. The main occupations are Trades with 338 workers, Community and Personal Services with 309, Professionals with 305, Clerical and Administrative roles with 294, and Labourers with 277. Labour-force participation is 70.0%, unemployment is 5.4%, and 60.8% of workers are employed full-time. Household income sits at the 63.2nd percentile, higher than the lower educational and disadvantage measures might imply. Holmview records IEO decile 3 and IRSAD decile 3, while IER decile 5 and IRSD decile 4 are closer to the middle. Compared with a uniformly high-advantage area, this split suggests income is present but educational and broader socioeconomic resources are less evenly distributed.
Unemployment
5.4%
Labour Force
2,335
Unemployed
126
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.8%
Part-time
28.6%
Participation
70.0%
Employed
2,209
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
24.3%
Postgraduate
4.9%
Born Overseas
32.1%
Dwellings
1,477
Transport to Work
Holmview is compact at 4.02 square kilometres, with density of 1,107.5 people per square kilometre. Daily travel is strongly car-based: 83.4% drive to work, compared with 1.4% using public transport and 1.0% walking or cycling, while 8.8% work from home. Compared with a transit-oriented suburb, residents are likely to depend more on private vehicles for commuting, shopping and school travel. Families should check nearby school options and exact enrolment zones against the address, particularly because 43.0% of families are couples with children and average household size is 2.8. For safety decisions, inspect streets at different times and check recent local police incident information rather than relying on a broad suburb impression. The IRSAD decile is 3, and 6.1% of residents need assistance with core activities, so access to services and practical transport matters. The 65.6% resident-stay rate also suggests a meaningful base of households with local continuity.
Drive
83.4%
Public Transport
1.4%
Walk / Cycle
1.0%
Work from Home
8.8%
Population Forecast
+2.72%/yr
(+311 people/yr)
EstablishedHolmview's annual growth trend is 2.72%, with internal migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 45.2% over ten years, while 160 development applications in the past 12 months point to continuing construction and household formation. The shift trajectory is Mixed: rent growth is 15.2%, the senior share has risen 2.0 percentage points and the young share has fallen 1.5 points. Gentrification is scored at 40 and labelled Active, yet the shift reading records a separate score of 5 and the stage Not gentrifying, so the practical picture is expansion without a settled social transition. Affordability is labelled Improving, moving from 51.8 in 2011 to 46.7 in 2021. Compared with 2011, Holmview has stronger growth pressure and higher rents, making new supply important for keeping up with internal migration.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+77
Net Internal / yr
+227
Gentrification Signal
Active
Net internal migration +227/yr, Accelerating: 14% → 48%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Holmview compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holmview a good suburb to live in?
Holmview may suit households wanting larger detached homes, with 88.3% separate houses and 58.6% having 4 or more bedrooms. Its median age is 28 and 54.3% of households rent, so the suburb has a younger, mobile profile. Car dependence is high at 83.4%, which matters for daily travel.
What is the median house price in Holmview?
A reliable median house price is not available for Holmview. Buyers should compare recent sales by street, dwelling type and bedroom count, especially because 58.6% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and 88.3% are separate houses. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,650, but it is not a purchase-price substitute.
What schools are in Holmview?
School choices depend on the exact address and enrolment zone, so families should check current nearby options directly with schools and education authorities. Holmview has a median age of 28, an average household size of 2.8 and 43.0% couples with children, making school access an important address-level consideration.
Is Holmview safe?
Make safety an address-and-time decision by checking recent police incident information and visiting the route to shops, transport and community facilities at different times. Holmview covers 4.02 square kilometres and has density of 1,107.5 people per square kilometre, so conditions can vary between streets.
Is Holmview good for property investment?
Holmview has potential for investors seeking rental demand: 54.3% of households rent, weekly rent is $400, vacancy is 4.8% and rent growth is 15.2%. However, 160 development applications in 12 months may add supply. Calculate yield from each purchase because a suburb median price is not available.
How is Holmview's population changing?
Growth is strong, with an annual trend of 2.72% and population change across the wider area of 45.2% over ten years. Internal migration is the primary driver, supported by 160 development applications in the past 12 months. The population today is 4,455, and the shift trajectory is Mixed.
What languages are spoken in Holmview?
Punjabi is the most recorded language after English, with 118 speakers, followed by Gujarati at 27, Hindi at 18, Samoan at 16 and Portuguese at 12. Overseas-born residents make up 32.1% of Holmview's population, which is 10.5 percentage points above the national comparison.
What development is occurring in Holmview?
Holmview recorded 160 development applications in the past 12 months. Recent examples include a 2-storey dwelling with an attached porch and garage, a repair to 1 dwelling and a new dual-occupancy project involving 2 dwellings. This activity aligns with the 2.72% annual growth trend.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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