Holloways Beach
QLD 4878 • Rest of QLD
About Holloways Beach
Holloways Beach is a laid-back coastal suburb of Cairns, located approximately 11 kilometres north of the Cairns CBD on the shores of the Coral Sea. With a population of 2,398 residents, it sits between Machans Beach and Yorkeys Knob and is characterised by a relaxed beachfront lifestyle at accessible price points. The suburb is affected by noise from nearby Cairns International Airport, which helps keep property values more affordable than comparable coastal areas.
Residents enjoy direct access to a sandy beachfront, a foreshore park with picnic shelters, and a boat ramp at Richters Creek for recreational fishing. The suburb has a diverse, relaxed community with a mix of owner-occupiers and renters attracted to the tropical Far North Queensland lifestyle. For shopping and services, residents head to Cairns city or the nearby Smithfield Shopping Centre, while the Great Barrier Reef, rainforest, and Kuranda are all within easy reach for weekend adventures.
Holloways Beach falls under postcode 4878 and is governed by Cairns Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Barron River electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 110 — Cairns City via Machans Beach 30–40 min
- 111 — Smithfield Shopping Centre and Cairns City 25–35 min
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Cairns has no urban rail network; bus and car are the primary commute options from Holloways Beach
Holloways Beach has limited local amenities; a car is essential for most daily needs. The beachfront and foreshore park are walkable, but shops and services require the bus or car to Cairns or Smithfield.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Kamerunga Road
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61 Machan Street
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O'Brien Road
Housing 2021 Census
14 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 150
- 2. New Zealand 101
- 3. Germany 31
- 4. Papua New Guinea 26
- 5. Japan 23
- 6. Netherlands 20
- 7. Scotland 20
- 8. South Africa 19
- 9. Thailand 16
- 10. Philippines 15
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)