QLD 4207 Census 2021 + Live DA Data

Holmview

With a median age of 28, Holmview sits 12 years below the national figure, making it one of the youngest suburbs in the Logan corridor. That youth reflects a suburb still in formation: population climbed 45.2% over the decade and 97 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, nearly all for new dwellings. Despite rapid growth, the area ranks in IRSAD decile 3 nationally, below average on the combined advantage index, though household income reaches the 63.2nd percentile. Over half the residents (54.5%) rent, which is high compared to state and national norms, and the vacancy rate of 4.8% signals a tightening market.

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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

114

Median House

$485K

Estimated from rent (2025)

4.02 km²· 1,107.5 people/km²· Family income $1,913/wk

The median house price is approximately $485,000, estimated from rental data for 2025, placing Holmview in the affordable tier compared to the Brisbane metro median. Separate houses dominate at 88.3% of dwellings, with 4-plus bedroom homes accounting for 58.6% of stock, so most buyers get substantial family-sized properties. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,650, and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 21.3%, below the 30% stress threshold, meaning the suburb is genuinely accessible to households on working incomes. Only 8.6% of residents own outright, while 36.9% carry a mortgage, reflecting a suburb of recent and active buyers rather than long-settled owners.

For Buyers

The median house price is approximately $485,000, estimated from rental data for 2025, placing Holmview in the affordable tier compared to the Brisbane metro median. Separate houses dominate at 88.3% of dwellings, with 4-plus bedroom homes accounting for 58.6% of stock, so most buyers get substantial family-sized properties. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,650, and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 21.3%, below the 30% stress threshold, meaning the suburb is genuinely accessible to households on working incomes. Only 8.6% of residents own outright, while 36.9% carry a mortgage, reflecting a suburb of recent and active buyers rather than long-settled owners.

For Investors

Holmview presents a yield-focused case: weekly rent is $400 against an estimated $485,000 median, implying a gross yield near 4.3%, stronger than most Brisbane inner suburbs. The renter share of 54.5% is high compared to state norms, ensuring consistent tenant demand, and a vacancy rate of 4.8% signals a tightening pool. Development activity is elevated at 97 applications in 12 months, concentrated in new dwellings, so investors should price in ongoing supply. Rent grew 15.2% over the recent period, outpacing real income growth of 3.9%, which supports further yield compression if supply cannot keep pace.

Development Activity

Total DAs

207

Last 12 Months

114

YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements

+660.0%

Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year

N/A

Monthly DA Lodgements

DA Categories

Renovation / Extension
31
Roofing
17
Change of Use
13
Deck / Pergola / Patio
12
Landscaping / Retaining Wall
9
Garage / Carport / Shed
9
Subdivision
8
Swimming Pool / Spa
7

Demographics

Holmview's median age of 28 is 12 years below the national figure, explaining why couples with children (1,725 families) are the dominant household type. The overseas-born share of 32.1% sits 10.5 points above the national average. Punjabi is the main non-English language at 118 speakers, with Gujarati (27) and Hindi (18) following, consistent with a South Asian migrant cohort. English ancestry leads at 1,529 residents. University qualifications at 24.3% are 5.8 points below national, aligning with the working-occupations profile across construction, healthcare and retail.

Age Distribution

0-14
25.0%
15-24
15.2%
25-44
38.2%
45-64
15.4%
65+
6.2%

Bedrooms

Studio/1br
1.0%
2 bed
7.0%
3 bed
33.4%
4+ bed
58.6%

Dwelling Structure

88.3%

Houses

11.5%

Townhouse

0.2%

Apartment

Tenure

Own 8.6% Mortgage 36.9% Rent 54.5%

The stock is 88.3% separate houses, with 58.6% having 4 or more bedrooms, well above the national average for family-scale dwellings. Despite this, 54.5% of residents rent, higher than the Queensland state norm, because the suburb is still maturing and most households have not yet accumulated buying equity. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.3% and rent-to-income ratio of 22.4% both sit below the 30% stress threshold, meaning costs are manageable relative to local incomes. Only 8.6% own outright, confirming a suburb of recent arrivals and younger families at the $485,000 estimated median price point.

Mortgage / mo

$1,650

Rent / wk

$400

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

Punjabi
118
Guj
27
Hindi
18
Samoan
16
Portuguese
12

Ancestry

English
1,529
Other
804
Ancestry NS
370
Scottish
299
Irish
266
Maori
223

Household Composition

21.1%

Couples, no children

3,578

Total families

Economy & Employment

Healthcare leads at 20.7% of workers (289 people), above the typical share for outer-suburban areas, followed by Construction at 11.4% (160) and Retail at 9.3% (130). The occupation mix is unusually flat: Community and Personal Service (309), Professionals (305), Clerical and Admin (294), Labourers (277) and Machinery and Drivers (239) are all closely bunched. Unemployment runs at 6.0%, above the national average, with a participation rate of 63.0%. SEIFA places the suburb at IRSD decile 4 and IRSAD decile 3 nationally, below average, yet household income reaches the 63.2nd percentile nationally, a divergence driven by large family sizes and the high renter share depressing wealth measures.

Unemployment

3.4%

Labour Force

6,327

Unemployed

217

Quarterly Trend

Mar-24 Dec-25

Source: SALM Dec-25

Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)

Overall advantage
3
Disadvantage
4
Economic resources
5
Education & occupation
3

Full-time

68.0%

Part-time

26.0%

Participation

63.0%

Employed

1,976

Occupations

Community/Personal 309
Professionals 305
Clerical/Admin 294
Labourers 277
Machinery/Drivers 239
Sales 187
Managers 182

Top Industries

Healthcare 20.7%
Construction 11.4%
Retail 9.3%
Education 8.6%
Manufacturing 8.1%

University

24.3%

Postgraduate

4.9%

Born Overseas

32.1%

Dwellings

1,477

Transport to Work

Car dependency is near-total: 91.4% of residents drive to work, with only 1.5% using public transit and 1.1% walking or cycling, lower than the national average for both active and public transport use. SEIFA places the suburb at IRSD decile 4 nationally, below average on relative disadvantage. No schools are recorded within the 4.02 km2 boundary, so families rely on nearby areas. Crime data is not available in this dataset. The volunteering rate of 9.7% is modest, and 6.1% of residents need daily assistance, a relatively low share consistent with the young median age of 28.

Drive

91.4%

Public Transport

1.5%

Walk / Cycle

1.1%

Work from Home

N/A

Population Forecast

+2.72%/yr

(+311 people/yr)

Established

Holmview's 45.2% population increase over the decade places it well above the national average for suburban growth. The suburb is expanding at 2.72% annually, adding roughly 311 residents per year, with internal migration averaging 227 net arrivals per year as the primary driver. Medium forecasts project the broader SA2 reaching 12,977 by 2031, up from 11,432 in 2025. The gentrification score registers as Active, with density shifting from 14% to 48% across the period. Affordability improved from 51.8% in 2011 to 46.7% in 2021, indicating incomes have risen faster than prices compared to the earlier period. No COVID dip was recorded.

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

40

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

Population
Top 12%
Household Income
Top 37%
Rent Level
Top 17%
Apartments
Bottom 1%
Renters
Top 7%
Uni Educated
Top 49%
Public Transport
Bottom 25%
Born Overseas
Top 12%
Density
Top 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holmview a good suburb to live in?

Holmview suits young families seeking affordable, spacious housing in the outer Logan area. The median house price is around $485,000 and mortgage-to-income sits at 21.3%, below the 30% stress threshold. The suburb scores IRSAD decile 3 nationally, below average on advantage, but population has grown 45.2% over the decade, reflecting genuine demand.

What is the median house price in Holmview?

The median house price is approximately $485,000, estimated from rental data for 2025. Weekly rent averages $400 and monthly mortgage repayments run around $1,650. At 88.3% separate houses with 58.6% having 4 or more bedrooms, buyers get substantial family-scale properties at this price point.

What schools are in Holmview?

No schools are recorded within the Holmview boundary (4.02 km2) in the available data. Families rely on schools in nearby suburbs such as Bethania, Edens Landing and Logan Reserve. The suburb has a young population with a median age of 28, so school access from surrounding areas is a practical consideration.

Is Holmview safe?

Detailed crime statistics are not available for Holmview in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores IRSD decile 4 nationally, below average on relative disadvantage. The young median age of 28, high renter share of 54.5% and 6.0% unemployment rate are factors worth weighing when assessing community stability.

Is Holmview good for property investment?

The investment case rests on yield and growth. Weekly rent of $400 against an estimated $485,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.3%, higher than many Brisbane suburbs. Vacancy is 4.8% and renter share is 54.5%. Population growth of 2.72% annually and rent growth of 15.2% over recent years support the demand outlook, though 97 new dwelling applications in 12 months signals active supply competition.

How is Holmview's population changing?

Holmview is growing rapidly. The population rose 45.2% over the decade and is expanding at 2.72% per year, adding around 311 people annually. Net internal migration averages 227 per year and overseas migration adds 77. Medium forecasts project the broader SA2 area reaching 12,977 by 2031, up from 11,432 in 2025.

What languages are spoken in Holmview?

About 32.1% of Holmview residents were born overseas, which is 10.5 percentage points above the national average. Punjabi is the most common non-English language with 118 speakers, followed by Gujarati (27), Hindi (18) and Samoan (16), reflecting a notable South Asian and Pacific migrant presence alongside the majority English-speaking population.

How much development is happening in Holmview?

There were 97 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, concentrated in new dwelling construction, consistent with the suburb's high-growth trajectory of 2.72% annual population increase. Recent samples include new multi-storey dwellings and operational works, indicating the area is still actively being built out rather than just being renovated.

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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