Hendra

An assessment of population growth drivers in Hendra reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Hendra's population is around 5,186 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 237 people (4.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,949 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,178 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,927 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, which contributed approximately 57.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering the projected demographic shifts, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to decline by 137 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to grow by 142 people. See the age section for more details.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Hendra according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Hendra has averaged around 19 new dwelling approvals annually, totalling 98 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 10 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 1.9 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, though recent data reveals this has increased to 4.8 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, reflecting the area's growing popularity and potential supply constraints. New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $626,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Additionally, $24.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating steady commercial investment activity.

Compared to Greater Brisbane, Hendra records roughly half the building activity per person and ranks in the 47th percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning somewhat limited buyer options and strengthening demand for established dwellings. Meanwhile, recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (81.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 345 people per dwelling approval, Hendra shows a developed market.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Hendra should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Hendra has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 12 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Oriel Park Masterplan (Mirvac), Clayfield Development Aggregate, The Windermere, and Hendra Residential Subdivision, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The labour market in Hendra shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Hendra features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.9%, and 1.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 2,997 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.2% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (75.0% compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 29.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area shows particularly strong specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. On the other hand, health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 13.9% of Hendra's workforce compared to 16.1% in Greater Brisbane. The ratio of 0.8 workers for each resident, as at the Census, indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.1% while labour force increased by 1.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. This compares to Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.2%, labour force expanded by 3.0%, and unemployment fell 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Hendra. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Hendra's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The Hendra SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $69,694 and an average of $112,172 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is among the top percentile nationally, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $76,601 (median) and $123,288 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Hendra, between the 91st and 97th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows the largest segment comprises 37.2% earning $4000+ weekly (1,929 residents), differing from patterns across the surrounding region where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 33.3%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 50.3% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 96th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Hendra is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Hendra, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 80.9% houses and 19.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Hendra was well beyond that of Brisbane metro, at 32.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (43.5%) or rented (23.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Brisbane metro average at $2,900, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $550, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Hendra's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Hendra has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 76.9% of all households, comprising 40.6% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.1%, with lone person households at 20.6% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Hendra shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Hendra significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 44.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% in Australia. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 30.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 25.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (13.8%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 7.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 37 active transport stops operating within Hendra, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 31 individual routes, collectively providing 1,711 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 181 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 82%, with 10% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. A high 29.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 244 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 46 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hendra's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Hendra, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 76% of the total population (3,946 people). This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.7% and 6.2% of residents, respectively, while 75.7% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 16.2% of residents aged 65 and over (842 people), which is higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Hendra records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Hendra was found to be roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 80.2% of its population born in Australia, 90.0% being citizens, and 90.3% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Hendra is Christianity, which makes up 63.9% of people in Hendra, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Hendra are English, comprising 28.6% of the population, Australian, comprising 22.5% of the population, and Irish, comprising 12.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Scottish is notably overrepresented at 9.3% of Hendra (vs 7.4% regionally), French at 0.7% (vs 0.5%) and South Australian at 0.6% (vs 0.6%).

Hendra's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The 39-year median age in Hendra modestly exceeds Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and is very close to the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Hendra has a higher concentration of 55 - 64 residents (13.2%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (7.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.5% to 6.0% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort increased from 13.4% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 10.0% to 7.1% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 15.3% to 14.1%. By 2041, Hendra is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 115% (94 people), reaching 176 from 81. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 74% of projected growth. On the other hand, population declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 cohorts.