Suburb Profile
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Holland Park West is an established southside suburb approximately 8.4km south-south-east of the Brisbane CBD. Covering about 2.8 square kilometres, it lies between the Pacific Motorway and Logan Road and borders Greenslopes, Holland Park, Tarragindi, Mount Gravatt East, Mount Gravatt and Nathan.
The suburb is predominantly residential, with a mix of post-war homes, renovated houses, newer infill development, townhouses and apartments. It offers easy access to the South East Busway, Pacific Motorway, schools, shopping and major employment precincts across Brisbane’s inner and middle south.
The wider Holland Park area developed rapidly after the Logan Road tramline was extended in 1926. Much of the housing was built during the interwar and post-war periods, which is reflected in the older timber and brick homes found throughout the suburb.
Holland Park West had a population of 6,468 in 2021, up from 6,376 in 2016, an increase of 1.4%. The largest age group is 30–39 years, accounting for 17.4% of residents, followed by 20–29 year olds at 15.1% and 40–49 year olds at 14.5%.
Couples with children account for 47.5% of households, compared with 44.9% across Brisbane. Couples without children make up 37.4%, while single-parent households account for 12.8%. Owner occupation increased from 63.6% in 2016 to 64.3% in 2021.
Holland Park West has a comparatively high-income and well-educated population. Around 26.6% of households earn more than $182,000 per year, compared with 22.1% across Brisbane. Bachelor degree holders account for 37.3% of residents with recorded qualifications, while 13.1% hold postgraduate qualifications.
Logan Road is the main commercial corridor, with local shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday services. Larger retail and dining precincts are nearby at Mount Gravatt, Greenslopes, Stones Corner and Coorparoo, while Westfield Mt Gravatt is a major shopping destination a short drive to the south.
Holland Park and nearby Mount Gravatt also have a growing range of neighbourhood cafés and restaurants, giving residents plenty of local options without travelling into the CBD.
Public transport is one of Holland Park West’s main advantages. The South East Busway passes through the suburb, with Holland Park West busway station providing frequent services to the Brisbane CBD and southern suburbs. Regular buses also operate along Logan Road and surrounding arterial routes.
The Pacific Motorway provides direct road access to the CBD, Brisbane’s southern suburbs and the Gold Coast, while Logan Road is another important north-south route. Buyers should consider traffic and road noise when assessing properties close to the motorway, Logan Road and other busy roads.
Marshall Road State School is a government primary school within Holland Park West. Holland Park State High School is also located in the suburb and provides secondary education from Years 7–12. Nursery Road State Special School is another local education facility.
School catchments vary across Holland Park West. Depending on the address, properties may fall within different primary and secondary school catchments, including Holland Park State School and Cavendish Road State High School in nearby suburbs. Buyers purchasing for school access should confirm the current catchment for the specific property.
Holland Park West has 14 parks covering approximately 6.1% of the suburb. Local green spaces include neighbourhood parks and reserves within the Norman Creek catchment, while larger recreational areas are nearby at Mount Gravatt, Toohey Forest and Whites Hill.
Established trees, elevated pockets and access to nearby bushland add to the suburb’s appeal, particularly for buyers seeking a family-oriented location within easy reach of the CBD.
Holland Park West is predominantly residential and does not have a major employment centre. Many residents commute to the Brisbane CBD or nearby employment precincts including Woolloongabba, South Brisbane, the Princess Alexandra and Mater hospital precincts, Griffith University and commercial areas around Mount Gravatt.
Access to the Pacific Motorway and South East Busway also makes employment areas further south relatively easy to reach.
Traffic noise can be an issue for properties close to major thoroughfares including the Pacific Motorway, Logan Road and Marshall Road. Buyers should check the Brisbane City Council Flood Maps, as some areas (especially streets located close to the Glindeman creek) are susceptible to flooding.
The vast majority (71%) of properties in Holland Park West are free standing houses.
Post-war lowset weatherboard houses on decent size blocks dominate the suburb. As the suburb’s popularity continues to grow, many of those houses are renovated or demolished and replaced with newly built contemporary residences. A typical block size for the suburb is around 600m2, but larger blocks are not uncommon.
A buyers agent in Holland Park West can help buyers compare individual streets and properties, assess recent comparable sales and complete property-specific due diligence before purchasing.
Your Property Hound assists home buyers and investors with property searches, inspections, flood and planning checks, price analysis and negotiation throughout the buying process.
The median house price in Holland Park West is $1,557,018 (July 2026), which is above Brisbane’s median.
The median house price in Holland Park West would typically buy a 3-bedroom, 1-2 bathroom house. For example 10 Baloo Street, Holland Park West, sold for $1,570,000 on 5 June 2026.
The median unit price in Holland Park West is $887,007 (July 2026).
This amount would typically buy a 2- bedroom, 2- bathroom, unit. For example: 38/908 Logan Road, Holland Park West, sold for $880,000 on 15 May 2026.
Holland Park West has recorded strong price growth over the short and longer term. The median house value reached $1,557,018 in July 2026, up 11.3% from $1,398,758 in July 2025. In July 2017, the median house value was $716,424, equivalent to average annual growth of approximately 9.0% over the nine-year period.
The unit market has also recorded strong growth. The median unit value reached $887,007 in July 2026, up 12.8% from $786,455 in July 2025. In July 2017, the median unit value was $377,566, equivalent to average annual growth of approximately 10.0% over nine years.
Whether you are looking for a family home, renovation opportunity, townhouse or apartment, an experienced Holland Park West buyers agent can help you compare properties, assess value, identify risks and negotiate effectively.
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Current supply-and-demand indicators show limited advertised stock, particularly for units. Houses are taking around 41 days to sell, while there is insufficient data to provide a reliable days-on-market figure for units.
House stock on market is approximately 1.17%, with a gross rental yield of 2.70%, a vacancy rate of 0.84% and around 24% of houses occupied by renters. For units, stock on market is approximately 0.11%, the gross rental yield is 3.75%, the vacancy rate is 0.15% and around 73% are occupied by renters.
**Statistics are accurate for July 2026
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