Holmview facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Holmview Logan City, Queensland
Lima Park and bikeway, 2014
Holmview Location in Queensland
Population	4,455 (2021 census)
• Density	1,114/km2 (2,890/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4207
Area	4.0 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	14.6 km (9 mi) SSE of Logan Central 40.2 km (25 mi) SSE of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Logan City
State electorate(s)	Macalister
Federal Division(s)	Forde
Suburbs around Holmview: Edens Landing Loganholme Beenleigh Waterford Holmview Beenleigh Bahrs Scrub Bahrs Scrub Beenleigh

Holmview is a growing suburb in Logan City, Queensland, Australia. It's a place where many families live. In 2021, about 4,455 people called Holmview home.

Where is Holmview?

Holmview is located in Queensland, Australia. It is about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) north-west of Beenleigh. It is also about 32 kilometers (20 miles) south-east of central Brisbane, a major city.

The suburb has natural borders. Gardiner Road is to the west. Wuraga Road forms its southern edge. A small part of the Logan River makes up its northern boundary.

Getting Around Holmview

The Beenleigh railway line runs through Holmview. It enters from the north-west, near Edens Landing. Then it leaves towards the north-east, heading to Beenleigh. Logan River Road also crosses the suburb. It goes from west to east.

Most of the land in Holmview is used for homes. You will see many houses on suburban-sized blocks. However, some areas still have larger rural homes. There are also places where crops are grown or animals graze.

Holmview's Story

Holmview got its name from a railway station. This station was built in 1885. The railway line to Beenleigh opened in July 1885. The station was mentioned in railway timetables as early as 1886.

Holmview was officially named a "locality" on May 1, 1975. Later, on February 7, 2003, it became a "suburb." Even though the suburb is called Holmview, the original railway station is now actually located in Beenleigh.

In 1980, the cattle yards from Beenleigh moved to Holmview. This was an important change for the area. A church, Eden Landing's Seventh Day Adventist Church, was built here in 1990.

Who Lives in Holmview?

Holmview has seen a lot of growth in its population. In 2011, about 1,395 people lived here. By 2021, the population had grown to 4,455 people. This shows that many new families have moved to Holmview.

The people in Holmview are quite young. The average age in 2021 was 28 years old. This is younger than the average age for all of Australia.

Holmview is also a diverse place. In 2021, about 63.4% of people were born in Australia. Other people came from many different countries. The top countries of birth included New Zealand, India, the Philippines, England, and Afghanistan.

Many people in Holmview speak English at home. However, many other languages are also spoken. These include Punjabi, Hazaraghi, Filipino, Samoan, and Gujarati. This mix of languages shows the rich cultural background of the community.

Schools Near Holmview

Holmview does not have its own schools. However, there are good schools very close by.

• The nearest primary school is Edens Landing State School. It is in the neighboring area of Edens Landing.
• For high school, students can go to Windaroo Valley State High School. This school is in nearby Bahrs Scrub.
• Other options include Loganlea State High School in Loganlea.
• Students can also attend Beenleigh State High School in Beenleigh.

Fun Places and Services

Holmview has some great places for families and the community.

• Lima Park: This park is on Holmview Road. It has fun playground equipment for kids. There are also picnic areas where families can relax and eat.
• Kingdom Hope Church: This church is located at 26 Freedom Rise. It is part of the International Network of Churches.
• Eden Landing's Seventh Day Adventist Church: Despite its name, this church is actually in Holmview. You can find it at 3 Castile Crescent.