Hollywell, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hollywell, in the Gold Coast City local government area.
| Locality | Hollywell |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gold Coast City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.89559 |
| Longitude | 153.39988 |
| Population | 2,826 |
| Density | 967.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 4216 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 60 km southeast |
Hollywell is a locality in the Gold Coast City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,826. The locality covers an area of 2.9 km², giving a population density of about 967.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 60 km southeast of Brisbane. Hollywell is located at 27.8956°S, 153.3999°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4216.
Hollywell breathes the salt-laced air of the Broadwater, a place where the land gently dips and rises towards the shimmering expanse of the Moreton Bay. It lies 8.8 km north of Southport, QLD (from Southport, QLD: bearing 359°T), and is situated 11.7 km north-north-west of Surfers Paradise. Here, the afternoon sun, a molten gold, spills across the manicured lawns and the quiet streets, catching the vibrant colours of bougainvillea spilling over fences. The air carries the faint, distant hum of boat engines, a constant reminder of the waterways that define this coastal enclave, and the rhythmic sigh of waves lapping at the nearby shores. The character of Hollywell is one of quiet contentment, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the tides and the gentle sway of palm fronds.
The history of Hollywell is intrinsically linked to the fertile coastal plains and the bounty of the sea. Once a region where market gardens flourished, supplying fresh produce to neighbouring communities, its economy has since diversified, embracing the allure of waterfront living and recreational pursuits. The proximity to the Broadwater has fostered a strong connection to boating and fishing, with marinas dotting the coastline and small craft bobbing at their moorings. While the agricultural past is etched into the landscape through the remnants of old irrigation channels and the enduring richness of the soil, today Hollywell thrives on a blend of tourism and residential appeal, drawing those who seek the serene beauty of the coast and the vibrant life of the Gold Coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hollywell, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Hollywell, in the Gold Coast City local government area.
Detailed location data for Hollywell includes the postcode (4216), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gold Coast City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hollywell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |