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{{Infobox Australian place| type = suburb
{{Use Australian English|date=August 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2019}}
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| name = Hollywell
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| city = [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]]
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| state = qld
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| type = suburb
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| name = Hollywell
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| lga = [[City of Gold Coast]]
| city = [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]]
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| state = qld
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| postcode = 4216
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| pop = 2,865
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| pop_year = {{CensusAU|2016}}
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| pop_footnotes = <ref name="abs">{{Census 2016 AUS | id = SSC31362| name = Hollywell (State Suburb) | accessdate = 6 February 2018 | quick = on}}</ref>
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| coordinates = {{coord|-27.8955|153.3994|type:city_region:AU-QLD|display=inline,title|name=Hollywell (centre of suburb)}}
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| area =
| pop = 2930
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| coordinates = {{coord|27|53|S|153|24|E|display=inline,title}}
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| pop_year = {{CensusAU|2021}}
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| stategov = [[Electoral district of Broadwater|Broadwater]]
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| fedgov = [[Division of Moncrieff|Moncrieff]]
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| near-nw = [[Paradise Point, Queensland|Paradise Point]]
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| postcode = 4216
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| near-n = [[Paradise Point, Queensland|Paradise Point]]
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| area = 2.9
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| near-ne = [[South Stradbroke Island]]
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| near-w = [[Coombabah, Queensland|Coombabah]]
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| near-e = [[South Stradbroke Island]]
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| near-sw = [[Coombabah, Queensland|Coombabah]]
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| near-s = [[Runaway Bay, Queensland|Runaway Bay]]
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| location1= [[Brisbane CBD]]
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| location3 = [[Brisbane CBD]]
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| lga = [[City of Gold Coast]]
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| stategov = [[Electoral district of Broadwater|Broadwater]]
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| fedgov = [[Division of Fadden|Fadden]]
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| near-n = [[Paradise Point, Queensland|Paradise Point]]
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| near-ne = [[Paradise Point, Queensland|Paradise Point]]
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| near-e = [[South Stradbroke, Queensland|South Stradbroke]]
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| near-se = [[South Stradbroke, Queensland|South Stradbroke]]
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| near-s = [[Runaway Bay, Queensland|Runaway Bay]]
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| near-sw = [[Coombabah, Queensland|Coombabah]]
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| near-w = [[Coombabah, Queensland|Coombabah]]
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'''Hollywell''' is a coastal [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|suburb]] in the [[City of Gold Coast]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name=qpnl>{{cite QPN|46053|Hollywell|suburb in City of Gold Coast|accessdate=26 January 2020}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, Hollywell had a population of 2,930 people.<ref name=Census2021/>


== Geography ==
'''Hollywell''' is a coastal suburb on the [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]] in [[Queensland]], Australia. At the [[Census in Australia#2011|2011 Census]], Hollywell had a population of 2,679.<ref name="abs"/> In the east, the suburb includes part of the [[Gold Coast Broadwater]]. Sanctuary Park occupies a large block land in the west.
In the east, the suburb's boundaries extend into the [[Gold Coast Broadwater]]. Of the actual land surface, the land use is residential with the exception of the south-western quarter of the suburb which is part of the [[Pine Ridge Conservation Park]] ({{Coord|-27.9000|153.3928|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|display=|name=Pine Ridge Conservation Park}}) which extends south into [[Runaway Bay, Queensland|Runaway Bay]].<ref name="globe">{{Queensland Globe|accessdate=28 March 2020}}</ref><ref name=":0" />


The Runaway Bay Marina is located in the south-east corner of the locality ({{Coord|-27.9006|153.4024|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|display=|name=Runaway Bay Marina}}).<ref>{{Google Maps|url=https://goo.gl/maps/C85GRqTF4VZWTDbV6|title=Runaway Bay Marina|accessdate=28 March 2020}}</ref>
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==Demographics==

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In the {{CensusAU|2011}}, Hollywell recorded a population of 2,679 people, 49.9% female and 50.1% male.<ref name="abs"/> The median age of the Hollywell population was 47 years, 10 years above the national median of 37. 70.7% of people living in Hollywell were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 9.4%, England 5.7%, South Africa 0.8%, Scotland 0.7%, Germany 0.7%. 91.8% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.7% Japanese, 0.6% German, 0.4% French, 0.4% Italian, 0.3% Russian.<ref name="abs"/>
== History ==
A 1926 map shows the area named as Pine Ridge.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gisservices.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/directories/historicalscans/topo_scans/topo-map-1mile-military-line-colour-tamborine-ed-1-1926.jpg|title=Tambourine|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]|type=Map|access-date=28 March 2020|archive-date=5 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200405100742/https://gisservices.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/directories/historicalscans/topo_scans/topo-map-1mile-military-line-colour-tamborine-ed-1-1926.jpg|url-status=live}}</ref> That name is no longer official but persists in Park Ridge Road and in the Park Ridge Conservation Park.<ref name=":0">{{Cite QPN|39603|Pine Ridge Conservation Park|conservation park in Gold Coast City|accessdate=28 March 2020}}</ref> Park Ridge Road as shown on a 1978 map extended north of the present road roughly along the current Oxley Drive through Holleywell and the current Paradise Road at Paradise Point ({{Coord|-27.8870|153.3913|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|display=|name=Northern extent of Park Ridge Road in 1978}}).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gisservices.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/directories/historicalscans/cad_scans/cad-map-10000-9542-224-hollywell-1978.jpg|title=Hollywell|date=1978|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]|type=Map|access-date=28 March 2020|archive-date=28 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328040134/https://gisservices.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/directories/historicalscans/cad_scans/cad-map-10000-9542-224-hollywell-1978.jpg|url-status=live}}</ref>

The suburb takes its name from the residence of [[Joseph Wood Proud]] who was [[Mayor of Southport]] from 1934 to 1948. Proud named it after his home in England.<ref name="qpnl" />

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== Demographics ==
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In the {{CensusAU|2011}}, Hollywell had a population of 2,679 people, 49.9% female and 50.1% male. The median age of the Hollywell population was 47 years, 10 years above the national median of 37. 70.7% of people living in Hollywell were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 9.4%, England 5.7%, South Africa 0.8%, Scotland 0.7%, Germany 0.7%. 91.8% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.7% Japanese, 0.6% German, 0.4% French, 0.4% Italian, 0.3% Russian.<ref name="Census2011">{{Census 2011 AUS|id=SSC30767|name=Hollywell (SSC)|accessdate=28 March 2020|quick=on}}</ref>

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In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Hollywell had a population of 2,865 people.<ref name=Census2016>{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC31362|name=Hollywell (SSC)|accessdate=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref>

In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, Hollywell had a population of 2,930 people.<ref name=Census2021>{{Census 2021 AUS|id=SAL31349|name=Hollywell (SAL)|access-date=28 February 2023|quick=on}}</ref>

== Education ==
There are no schools in Hollywell. The nearest schools are Coombabah State School (primary) and [[Coombabah State High School]] (secondary), both in neighbouring [[Coombabah, Queensland|Coombabah]].<ref name="globe" />

== Amenities ==
Hollywell Fire Station is at 318 Bayview Street ({{coord|-27.8954|153.3988|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Hollywell fire station|display=}}).<ref name="emergencyservices">{{Cite web|date=12 November 2020|title=Emergency services facilities - Queensland|url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/2baca5c3-a111-4fbc-86c9-3b896884438b|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115100513/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/2baca5c3-a111-4fbc-86c9-3b896884438b|archive-date=15 November 2020|access-date=12 November 2020|website=Queensland Open Data|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref>

There are two boat ramps on Centenary Drive into the [[Gold Coast Broadwater]]. One is at the junction with Jasmine Avenue ({{coord|-27.8962|153.4026|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Jasmine Avenue boat ramp|display=}}) and the other at the junction with Holly Avenue ({{coord|-27.8979|153.4032|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Holly Avenue boat ramp|display=}}). They are managed by the [[Gold Coast City Council]].<ref name="BoatingFacilities">{{Cite web|date=12 November 2020|title=Recreational Boating Facilities Queensland|url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/recreational-boating-facilities-queensland/resource/60ce6cc3-af0c-4806-bc8c-ab0ee981819c|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122210008/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/recreational-boating-facilities-queensland/resource/60ce6cc3-af0c-4806-bc8c-ab0ee981819c|archive-date=22 November 2020|access-date=22 November 2020|website=Queensland Open Data|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref>


== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{cite web|url=http://queenslandplaces.com.au/hollywell|title=Hollywell|website=Queensland Places|publisher=Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland}}
{{Localities in Gold Coast}}
{{Localities in Gold Coast}}


[[Category:Suburbs of the Gold Coast, Queensland]]
[[Category:Suburbs of the Gold Coast, Queensland]]
[[Category:Coastline of Queensland]]
[[Category:Coastline of Queensland]]


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Hollywell
Gold Coast, Queensland
Hollywell is located in Queensland
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Coordinates27°53′44″S 153°23′58″E / 27.8955°S 153.3994°E / -27.8955; 153.3994 (Hollywell (centre of suburb))
Population2,930 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density1,010/km2 (2,620/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4216
Area2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Standort
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 coastal suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Hollywell had a population of 2,930 people.[1]

Geography

In the east, the suburb's boundaries extend into the Gold Coast Broadwater. Of the actual land surface, the land use is residential with the exception of the south-western quarter of the suburb which is part of the Pine Ridge Conservation Park (27°54′00″S 153°23′34″E / 27.9000°S 153.3928°E / -27.9000; 153.3928 (Pine Ridge Conservation Park)) which extends south into Runaway Bay.[3][4]

The Runaway Bay Marina is located in the south-east corner of the locality (27°54′02″S 153°24′09″E / 27.9006°S 153.4024°E / -27.9006; 153.4024 (Runaway Bay Marina)).[5]

History

A 1926 map shows the area named as Pine Ridge.[6] That name is no longer official but persists in Park Ridge Road and in the Park Ridge Conservation Park.[4] Park Ridge Road as shown on a 1978 map extended north of the present road roughly along the current Oxley Drive through Holleywell and the current Paradise Road at Paradise Point (27°53′13″S 153°23′29″E / 27.8870°S 153.3913°E / -27.8870; 153.3913 (Northern extent of Park Ridge Road in 1978)).[7]

The suburb takes its name from the residence of Joseph Wood Proud who was Mayor of Southport from 1934 to 1948. Proud named it after his home in England.[2]

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Hollywell had a population of 2,679 people, 49.9% female and 50.1% male. The median age of the Hollywell population was 47 years, 10 years above the national median of 37. 70.7% of people living in Hollywell were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 9.4%, England 5.7%, South Africa 0.8%, Scotland 0.7%, Germany 0.7%. 91.8% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.7% Japanese, 0.6% German, 0.4% French, 0.4% Italian, 0.3% Russian.[8]

In the 2016 census, Hollywell had a population of 2,865 people.[9]

In the 2021 census, Hollywell had a population of 2,930 people.[1]

Bildung

There are no schools in Hollywell. The nearest schools are Coombabah State School (primary) and Coombabah State High School (secondary), both in neighbouring Coombabah.[3]

Amenities

Hollywell Fire Station is at 318 Bayview Street (27°53′43″S 153°23′56″E / 27.8954°S 153.3988°E / -27.8954; 153.3988 (Hollywell fire station)).[10]

There are two boat ramps on Centenary Drive into the Gold Coast Broadwater. One is at the junction with Jasmine Avenue (27°53′46″S 153°24′09″E / 27.8962°S 153.4026°E / -27.8962; 153.4026 (Jasmine Avenue boat ramp)) and the other at the junction with Holly Avenue (27°53′52″S 153°24′12″E / 27.8979°S 153.4032°E / -27.8979; 153.4032 (Holly Avenue boat ramp)). They are managed by the Gold Coast City Council.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Hollywell (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ a b "Hollywell – suburb in City of Gold Coast (entry 46053)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Pine Ridge Conservation Park – conservation park in Gold Coast City (entry 39603)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  5. ^ "Runaway Bay Marina" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 28 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  6. ^ "Tambourine" (Map). Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 5 April 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  7. ^ "Hollywell" (Map). Queensland Government. 1978. Archived from the original on 28 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  8. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Hollywell (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 March 2020. Edit this at Wikidata
  9. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Hollywell (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  10. ^ "Emergency services facilities - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 15 November 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  11. ^ "Recreational Boating Facilities Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  • "Hollywell". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.
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