Holland Park.

Just 15 minutes from the city, Holland Park is a beautiful, leafy suburb that’s home to families and singles alike. It offers a relaxed village lifestyle, convenience and plenty of opportunities for first homebuyers.

When it comes to shopping, dining and schooling, Holland Park residents have many options. Greenslopes Mall, Central Fair and Mt Gravatt Plaza are close by, and Westfield Carindale is a short drive away. The Holland Park business strip is home to trendy cafes and restaurants, and there’s a cinema in the next suburb over. As for parks, Mott, Seville and W. J. Scott Parks are popular with locals, while Whites Hill Reserve hosts all kinds of sporting teams.

Families and students flock to Holland Park because of its proximity to great schools. There are public and private schools in the immediate area, and dozens more a few minutes out. Griffith University and QUT campuses are also nearby. The suburb is well-serviced by public transport, thanks to regular buses and a train station in Coorparoo, and residents have easy access to the freeway.

Holland Park boasts a mix of Queenslanders, post-war timber homes, solid brick houses, freestanding townhouses and apartments. Many homes are set on large blocks, with lots of space for the kids to play in.