Holloways Beach flood & bushfire risk
Of Holloways Beach’s 1,647 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 22.5% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Holloways Beach’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Holloways Beach
Flood and bushfire areas across Holloways Beach. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Holloways Beach
Holloways Beach sits in the Smithfield police division, which recorded 3,168 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 3,168 total. Figures are for the whole Smithfield police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Holloways Beach
Holloways Beach can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Holloways Beach
At the 2021 Census, 23.7% of Holloways Beach’s 2,398 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Holloways Beach
Cairns council approved 1,328 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Cairns council area (not just Holloways Beach). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 5/14 Cassia Street, Holloways Beach QLD 4878
- 2/15-17 Fern Street, Holloways Beach QLD 4878
- 14/21-31 Poinciana Street, Holloways Beach QLD 4878
- 1-3 Alamanda Street, Holloways Beach QLD 4878
- 14 Caribbean Street, Holloways Beach QLD 4878
- 2/4 Holloways Beach Access Road, Holloways Beach QLD 4878
- 20 Palm Street, Holloways Beach QLD 4878
- 7 Mark Close, Holloways Beach QLD 4878
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.