Overall score
Hollywell
41.1/100
Hope Island
52.2/100
Hollywell vs Hope Island, QLD Suburb Comparison
Hollywell for investment; Hope Island for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HollywellHope Island
Crime rate
Hollywell
56.6 / 1k
Hope Island
73.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hollywell
35
Hope Island
246
Population
Hollywell
2,930
Hope Island
14,522
Metric leadHollywell 3Hope Island 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHope Island
- Best for investmentHollywell
- Best for best schoolsHope Island
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Hollywell | Hope Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.1/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.5/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.6 / 1k | 73.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 21 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 246 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| Population | 2,930 | 14,522 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hollywell is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Hope Island is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Hollywell sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Hope Island is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Hollywell is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Hope Island answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hollywell, while Hope Island remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.