Hollywell, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hollywell Gold Coast, Queensland
Hollywell Location in Queensland
Population	2,930 (2021 census)
• Density	1,010/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4216
Area	2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	9.0 km (6 mi) N of Southport 12.5 km (8 mi) N of Surfers Paradise 67.7 km (42 mi) SE of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Gold Coast
State electorate(s)	Broadwater
Federal Division(s)	Fadden
Suburbs around Hollywell: Paradise Point Paradise Point Paradise Point Coombabah Hollywell South Stradbroke Coombabah Runaway Bay South Stradbroke

Hollywell is a lovely coastal suburb located in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It's a great place to live, right by the water! In 2021 census, about 2,930 people called Hollywell home.

Exploring Hollywell's Location

Hollywell is right next to the Gold Coast Broadwater on its eastern side. This means it has beautiful water views and access to the sea. Most of the land in Hollywell is used for homes. However, a part of the suburb in the southwest is a special natural area. This area is called the Pine Ridge Conservation Park. It's a protected park that stretches south into another suburb called Runaway Bay.

You can also find the Runaway Bay Marina in the southeast part of Hollywell. This is where many boats are kept.

A Look Back at Hollywell's History

Did you know that Hollywell wasn't always called Hollywell? Back in 1926, maps showed this area as "Pine Ridge." While that name isn't official anymore, you can still see it in places like Pine Ridge Road and the Pine Ridge Conservation Park.

The suburb got its current name from a special house. This house belonged to Joseph Wood Proud. He was an important person who served as the Mayor of Southport from 1934 to 1948. Mr. Proud named his home "Hollywell" after his childhood home in England. Later, the whole suburb took on that name!

Who Lives in Hollywell?

Let's look at the people who live in Hollywell!

• In 2011 census, there were 2,679 people living here.
• The average age of people in Hollywell was 47 years old. This was a bit older than the national average age of 37.
• Most people (about 70.7%) were born in Australia.
• Other people came from countries like New Zealand (9.4%) and England (5.7%).
• Most people (91.8%) spoke only English at home. Some other languages spoken included Japanese, German, and French.

The population has grown over the years:

• In 2016 census, Hollywell had 2,865 residents.
• By 2021 census, the population reached 2,930 people.

Schools Near Hollywell

There aren't any schools located directly inside Hollywell. However, students living in Hollywell can easily go to schools in the nearby suburb of Coombabah.

• For primary school, students attend Coombabah State School.
• For high school, they go to Coombabah State High School.

Local Facilities and Fun Spots

Hollywell has some important facilities for its residents:

• The Hollywell Fire Station is located at 318 Bayview Street. This is where our brave firefighters are ready to help!
• If you love boating, you're in luck! There are two boat ramps on Centenary Drive that lead right into the Gold Coast Broadwater. One is near Jasmine Avenue, and the other is close to Holly Avenue. These ramps are managed by the Gold Coast City Council, making it easy for people to launch their boats and enjoy the water.