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Holloways Beach QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Holloways Beach, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Holloways Beach QLD is 2,398 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Holloways Beach is $788 per week ($40,976 per year). Median rent in Holloways Beach is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Holloways Beach has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Holloways Beach has a population density of 428.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Holloways Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Holloways Beach is $1,400.

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Holloways Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Holloways Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$788/wk

$40,976 per year

#3780 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$305/wk

$1,322 per month

#4469 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,400/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Holloways Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (1,159) Female 51.6% (1,237)

Population Density

428.0

people per km²

2,398 people · 5.6 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,800

Family income/wk

Holloways Beach Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Holloways Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.5% 279 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.5% 334 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Holloways Beach Country of Birth

Australia

90.1%

England

7.8%

Germany

1.0%

France

0.7%

Canada

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Holloways Beach Religion

No Religion

52.2%

Catholic

17.2%

Not stated

12.7%

Anglican

10.7%

Buddhism

2.0%

Uniting Church

1.9%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Holloways Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Holloways Beach Languages Spoken at Home

Other

35.8%

Australian Indigenous

16.4%

Italian

11.9%

Japan

9.0%

SAL Indon

7.5%

Spanish

7.5%

German

6.0%

SAL Tot

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Holloways Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

38.3% 681 people

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Employed part-time

24.5% 435 people

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Unemployed

4.4% 79 people

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Not in labour force

32.8% 583 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Holloways Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.1%

Bachelor Degree

25.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.8%

Postgraduate Degree

7.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

Certificate I/II

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Holloways Beach Occupation

Professionals

27.8%

Community & Personal Service

18.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.9%

Managers

10.1%

Clerical & Administrative

9.5%

Labourers

8.1%

Sales Workers

6.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Holloways Beach Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.2%

Society & Culture

17.2%

Health

15.0%

Engineering

12.3%

Education

9.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.2%

Architecture & Building

7.5%

Agriculture & Environment

3.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.4%

Creative Arts

3.0%

Information Technology

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Holloways Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

65.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

18.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

16.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Holloways Beach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

2.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

6.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.3%

$4,000+/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Holloways Beach Marital Status

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Married

28.2% 578

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Separated

5.7% 117

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Divorced

16.8% 345

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Widowed

4.8% 99

👤

Never married

44.5% 912

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Holloways Beach Ancestry

English

30.1%

Australian

23.1%

Irish

11.2%

Scottish

10.0%

Other

9.3%

German

5.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.5%

Italian

2.7%

Dutch

2.4%

Maori

1.0%

Filipino

0.9%

New Zealander

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Holloways Beach School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

30.6%

Primary — Government

27.6%

Vocational Education

18.6%

Primary — Catholic

8.2%

Pre-school

6.3%

Secondary — Catholic

4.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Holloways Beach Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.0% 259

✅

No need for assistance

94.0% 4,055

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Holloways Beach Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.2% 315

—

Not a volunteer

82.8% 1,518

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Holloways Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.8%

$300-$449/mo

1.0%

$450-$599/mo

3.4%

$600-$799/mo

9.1%

$800-$999/mo

4.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Holloways Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.0%

Did not go to work

18.9%

Car (passenger)

3.1%

Walked only

1.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.3%

Bus

1.3%

Truck

0.5%

Other

0.5%

Bicycle

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Holloways Beach Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.0%

1 vehicle

41.2%

2 vehicles

35.7%

3 vehicles

11.0%

4+ vehicles

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Holloways Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.2%

2 bedrooms

36.5%

3 bedrooms

40.9%

4 bedrooms

16.8%

5 bedrooms

2.3%

6+ bedrooms

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Holloways Beach Population Mobility

15.5%

moved in the last year

47.1%

moved in the last 5 years

6.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Holloways Beach Indigenous Population

6.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

290

Indigenous residents

4,051

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Holloways Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

244

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Holloways Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

13.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.4%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Holloways Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children

33.4%

Couple — children under 15

32.4%

One parent — children under 15

13.4%

Couple — no children under 15

10.7%

One parent — no children under 15

10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Holloways Beach Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.5% 9

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 4

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Previously served

3.1% 58

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Never served

96.1% 1,773

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Holloways Beach Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.2% 222

—

Did not provide

87.8% 1,601

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Holloways Beach Children Ever Born

No children

37.9%

1 child

16.1%

2 children

27.4%

3 children

12.5%

4 children

4.9%

5+ children

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Holloways Beach When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

109

1991–2000

2001–2010

119

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Holloways Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.5%

5–14 hours

32.4%

15–29 hours

11.6%

30+ hours

7.6%

Did not do domestic work

24.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Holloways Beach Household Size

1 person

37.2%

2 persons

35.1%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

8.3%

5 persons

3.5%

6+ persons

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Holloways Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,810

Moved from QLD

207

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Holloways Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.7%

Step family — no other children

12.3%

Blended family — no other children

4.1%

Intact family — other children present

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Holloways Beach Schools

schools nearby

government

971

avg ICSEA score

456

total students

Yorkeys Knob State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 321 students

998

ICSEA

Machans Beach State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 135 students

944

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Holloways Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,342/wk

Median Rent $305/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Holloways Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $5,815/month

Median rent $305/wk

Left after rent $1,037/wk

Rent share 22.7%

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Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $105/wk

Shorncliffe

Income: $930/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $30/wk

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Eastern Heights

Income: $672/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $678/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $75/wk

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Income: $699/wk Rent: $273/wk Save: $32/wk

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Income: $700/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $15/wk

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Income: $723/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $5/wk

Holloways Beach vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,200 Income: $501/wk Rent: $260/wk

Allora

Pop: 1,205 Income: $569/wk Rent: $250/wk

Sharon

Pop: 1,209 Income: $584/wk Rent: $300/wk

Nelly Bay

Pop: 1,213 Income: $634/wk Rent: $300/wk

Sapphire Central

Pop: 1,214 Income: $437/wk Rent: $160/wk

Rainbow Beach

Pop: 1,220 Income: $602/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holloways Beach

What is the population of Holloways Beach QLD?

The population of Holloways Beach QLD is 2,398 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 428.0 people per km².Holloways Beach is ranked #2,772 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Holloways Beach?

The median personal income in Holloways Beach QLD is $788 per week, or $40,976 per year.The median household income is $1,342 per week.Family income is $1,800 per week.Holloways Beach is ranked #3,780 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Holloways Beach?

Median rent in Holloways Beach QLD is $305 per week ($1,322 per month).Rent represents 22.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Holloways Beach ranks #4,469 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Holloways Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Holloways Beach QLD is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Holloways Beach?

The median age in Holloways Beach QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Holloways Beach a good suburb to live in?

Holloways Beach is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,398.The median income is $788/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31348. All dollar figures in AUD.