Hollywell at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,930
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Hollywell.
The postcode for Hollywell is 4216 (QLD).
Hollywell (4216) sits in the Gold Coast region of Queensland.
Hollywell has roughly 2,930 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Hollywell scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 5 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hollywell's population at 2,930, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,930
Median age
51
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$530/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
2,930
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Gold Coast City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
82,921
total offences in 2026 across the Gold Coast City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hollywell.
Local schools for Hollywell
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Government School Catchment
Coombabah State School
Biggera Waters State School
Coombabah State High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Hollywell.
- What is the Hollywell postcode?
- Hollywell is in the 4216 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- Where is Hollywell?
- Hollywell is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4216, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hollywell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $530.
- What schools are in Hollywell?
- There are 20 schools serving Hollywell on this page, including Coombabah State School, St Francis Xavier School, Biggera Waters State School.
- How walkable is Hollywell?
- Hollywell has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hollywell?
- Hollywell is close to Paradise Point, Paradise Point Keys, Coombabah, Runaway Bay, Anglers Paradise.
- What is the population of Hollywell?
- The population of Hollywell is approximately 2,930 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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