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Hollywell QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hollywell QLD is 2,930 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hollywell is $840 per week ($43,680 per year). Median rent in Hollywell is $530 per week ($2,297 per month). Hollywell has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Hollywell has a population density of 1577.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hollywell is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hollywell is $2,167.

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Hollywell Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hollywell Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$840/wk

$43,680 per year

#2948 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$530/wk

$2,297 per month

#461 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Hollywell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (1,445) Female 50.7% (1,486)

Population Density

1577.0

people per km²

2,930 people · 1.9 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,228

Family income/wk

Hollywell 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)

Hollywell Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.7% 508 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.3% 388 dwellings

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

Hollywell Country of Birth

Australia

90.7%

England

7.1%

Germany

1.1%

Greece

0.5%

Canada

0.3%

India

0.3%

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

Hollywell Religion

No Religion

39.1%

Catholic

25.5%

Anglican

20.1%

Not stated

6.2%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.9%

Eastern Orthodox

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hollywell Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

59.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Hollywell Languages Spoken at Home

Other

23.8%

French

21.4%

Italian

14.3%

Japan

11.9%

Arabic

7.1%

German

7.1%

Greek

7.1%

Russian

7.1%

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

Hollywell Employment

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Employed full-time

32.6% 747 people

⏰

Employed part-time

21.5% 492 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.6% 60 people

🏠

Not in labour force

43.3% 991 people

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

Hollywell Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.4%

Bachelor Degree

25.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.8%

Postgraduate Degree

6.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.7%

Certificate I/II

2.6%

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

Hollywell Occupation

Professionals

27.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.7%

Managers

17.3%

Clerical & Administrative

12.8%

Community & Personal Service

9.1%

Sales Workers

8.7%

Labourers

4.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.0%

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

Hollywell Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.6%

Engineering

17.0%

Architecture & Building

11.6%

Health

11.3%

Society & Culture

10.8%

Education

9.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.3%

Creative Arts

3.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.3%

Agriculture & Environment

1.5%

Information Technology

1.5%

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

Hollywell Dwelling Types

Separate house

82.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

13.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hollywell Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.4%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.0%

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.0%

$4,000+/wk

15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hollywell Marital Status

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Married

53.2% 1,343

↔️

Separated

2.9% 74

📋

Divorced

12.2% 309

🕊️

Widowed

5.4% 137

👤

Never married

26.2% 662

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hollywell Ancestry

English

36.8%

Australian

26.5%

Irish

9.6%

Scottish

9.0%

Other

5.7%

German

4.8%

Dutch

1.4%

Italian

1.4%

Chinese

1.4%

New Zealander

1.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.2%

French

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hollywell School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

18.8%

Secondary — Government

18.4%

Primary — Catholic

15.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.4%

Vocational Education

10.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.7%

Pre-school

7.8%

Secondary — Catholic

5.8%

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

Hollywell Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.1% 288

✅

No need for assistance

94.9% 5,330

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

Hollywell Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.0% 289

—

Not a volunteer

88.0% 2,128

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hollywell Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.0%

$300-$449/mo

1.8%

$450-$599/mo

2.1%

$600-$799/mo

4.9%

$800-$999/mo

4.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hollywell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.6%

Did not go to work

12.6%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Walked only

1.3%

Truck

0.9%

Bus

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Bicycle

0.4%

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

Hollywell Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.6%

1 vehicle

31.8%

2 vehicles

42.9%

3 vehicles

15.6%

4+ vehicles

7.1%

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

Hollywell Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.9%

2 bedrooms

13.3%

3 bedrooms

49.7%

4 bedrooms

29.2%

5 bedrooms

5.2%

6+ bedrooms

1.6%

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

Hollywell Population Mobility

16.1%

moved in the last year

42.0%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hollywell Indigenous Population

1.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

5,545

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hollywell Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

193

Arthritis

145

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Lung condition

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Hollywell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500+/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hollywell Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.3%

Couple — children under 15

32.2%

Couple — no children under 15

18.5%

One parent — children under 15

6.0%

One parent — no children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hollywell Military Service

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Previously served

4.0% 97

👤

Never served

96.0% 2,321

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hollywell Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.5% 324

—

Did not provide

86.5% 2,080

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hollywell Children Ever Born

No children

27.3%

1 child

14.6%

2 children

36.3%

3 children

16.6%

4 children

4.4%

5+ children

0.8%

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

Hollywell When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

131

1991–2000

2001–2010

108

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Hollywell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.5%

5–14 hours

30.2%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

9.3%

Did not do domestic work

23.4%

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

Hollywell Household Size

1 person

23.1%

2 persons

41.7%

3 persons

13.8%

4 persons

15.8%

5 persons

5.0%

6+ persons

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hollywell Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,337

Moved from QLD

331

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

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

Hollywell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.2%

Step family — no other children

8.4%

Blended family — no other children

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hollywell Schools

schools nearby

government

1021

avg ICSEA score

2,508

total students

St Francis Xavier School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 665 students

1076

ICSEA

Coombabah State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 730 students

1009

ICSEA

Coombabah State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,113 students

977

ICSEA

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

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Hollywell Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,872/wk

Median Rent $530/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Hollywell

Your weekly income

≈ $8,112/month

Median rent $530/wk

Left after rent $1,342/wk

Rent share 28.3%

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Hollywell vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

D'Aguilar

Pop: 1,474 Income: $788/wk Rent: $380/wk

Chandler (Qld)

Pop: 1,475 Income: $944/wk Rent: $368/wk

Woodend (Qld)

Pop: 1,483 Income: $744/wk Rent: $300/wk

Clifton (Qld)

Pop: 1,490 Income: $503/wk Rent: $245/wk

Black River (Qld)

Pop: 1,493 Income: $844/wk Rent: $320/wk

Collinsville (Qld)

Pop: 1,496 Income: $638/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hollywell

What is the population of Hollywell QLD?

The population of Hollywell QLD is 2,930 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1577.0 people per km².Hollywell is ranked #2,453 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hollywell?

The median personal income in Hollywell QLD is $840 per week, or $43,680 per year.The median household income is $1,872 per week.Family income is $2,228 per week.Hollywell is ranked #2,948 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hollywell?

Median rent in Hollywell QLD is $530 per week ($2,297 per month).Rent represents 28.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Hollywell ranks #461 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hollywell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hollywell QLD is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hollywell?

The median age in Hollywell QLD is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hollywell a good suburb to live in?

Hollywell is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,930.The median income is $840/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.3% 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: 31349. All dollar figures in AUD.