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Holloways Beach Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Holloways Beach Compares
Holloways Beach vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Holloways Beach | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,342 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $305 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,400 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ≈QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Holloways Beach is a locality 1399 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4878. It falls within the Cairns region. The local government area is Cairns.
According to the 2021 Census, Holloways Beach has a population of 2,398 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,342, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. The Indigenous population is 152 (6.3% of residents).
Housing in Holloways Beach includes a median weekly rent of $305, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,400, with 992 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 63.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Holloways Beach scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Holloways Beach is part of the Cairns - North statistical area in Queensland.
Holloways Beach Details
| Postcode | 4878 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 2,398 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,342/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $788/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $305 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,400 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 5.6 km² |
| Population Density | 428/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 992 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 152 (6.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -16.842222 |
| Longitude | 145.739167 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1399 km |
| Region (SA4) | Cairns |
| Area (SA3) | Cairns - North |
| Local Government | Cairns |
| Federal Electorate | Leichhardt |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 344 (14.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 221 (9.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 567 (23.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 852 (35.5%) |
| 65+ years | 419 (17.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 217 (9.0%) |
| Asthma | 167 (7.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 100 (4.2%) |
| Diabetes | 94 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 92 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 65 (2.7%) |
| Dementia | 10 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 58 (6.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 399 (41.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 346 (35.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 166 (17.1%) |
Suburbs Near Holloways Beach
Same Postcode (4878)
More Holloways Beach Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.