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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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Hendra has an estimated 5,209 residents, up from 4,949 at the 2021 Census — a change of 260 people, or 5.3%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 53.8% of that increase. That puts 1,936 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to demographic research by AreaSearch, the resident count of Hendra stands at roughly 5,209 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 260 people (5.3%) compared to the 4,949 people counted in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 5,204 as of June 2025 alongside 22 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, the local density reaches 1,936 persons per square kilometer, placing it higher than the typical benchmark across nationwide regions evaluated by AreaSearch. Inbound international migration served as the core growth engine, generating around 53.8% of net population additions in recent times.
SA2 geographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures. For unlisted SA2 localities or intervals beyond post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 series released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 records) are implemented. Because state-produced forecasts omit specific age cohorts, AreaSearch assigns proportional adjustments matching the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (issued in 2023 with 2022 baseline numbers) across every demographic bracket. Under this analytical framework, overall resident numbers are anticipated to contract over time, shedding 159 persons by 2041. Conversely, selected cohorts will experience expansion, most notably persons aged 75 to 84, who are forecast to gain 112 people. Further details are provided in the age analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
94 new dwellings have been approved in Hendra over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building activity in Hendra has tracked at roughly 18 new dwelling approvals annually, totaling 94 homes sanctioned across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With an addition of 1.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local supply remains well aligned with residential demand, sustaining sound fundamentals. Newly planned residences carry an average construction value of $843,000, underscoring an emphasis by builders on high-end, premium housing. In addition, $24.9 million in commercial approvals has been recorded during this financial year, pointing to a moderate volume of non-residential development.
Relative to Greater Brisbane, residential construction activity in Hendra is markedly restrained, sitting 55.0% below regional average per person. This restricted building pipeline tends to reinforce demand and pricing power for pre-existing properties. Furthermore, recent development has consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the suburban streetscapes and appealing to buyers seeking standalone properties. Homebuilders are delivering single-family houses at a higher proportion than the recorded baseline (81.0% at Census), signaling persistent interest in family residences notwithstanding urban consolidation trends. With approximately 348 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood displays characteristics of an established, mature urban environment. Given that demographic forecasts indicate a stable or contracting populace, Hendra will likely experience eased housing demand pressure, presenting favorable dynamics for prospective property purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hendra
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 122 current infrastructure and development projects close to Hendra, worth an estimated $32.9 billion. 33 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, major development initiatives, and planning schemes play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 11 major projects expected to influence the district, highlighted by the Oriel Park Masterplan (Mirvac), Clayfield Development Aggregate, The Windermere, and Eagle Farm Racecourse Master Plan Redevelopment.
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Clayfield Residential Development Program
Ongoing program of medium-density residential redevelopment across Clayfield comprising apartment buildings, townhouses and infill housing on multiple privately owned sites. Numerous approved developments are progressing through construction while additional applications continue to be lodged under Brisbane City Plan, supporting gradual urban renewal and increased housing supply within the established suburb.
Hendra Residential Subdivision
69-lot residential subdivision with parkland at 112 Raceview Avenue, Hendra (Brisbane). 5.578 hectare site with lots ranging 400-708 sqm, new roads, large park and drainage reserve. Last remaining developable land in this part of Hendra. Designed by Wolter Consulting Group.
Danby Lane - Nundah Village
Mixed-use development at the corner of Danby Lane, Buckland Road and Sandgate Road in Nundah Village, comprising a 12-storey tower of 93 apartments (one to four bedrooms) above ground-floor retail and first-floor commercial space. Amenities include a podium pool, gym, function room and rooftop terrace with city views, plus 135 car spaces across five basement levels. Building height is 40m. Art Deco-inspired brick archway podium references Nundah's architectural heritage. Developer Gardner Vaughan Group will relocate its head office into the development.Construction commenced February 2025 with completion targeted for mid-2027.
Danby Lane
12-storey mixed-use project in Nundah Village delivering 84 apartments above ground floor retail with resident amenities including pool deck, gym, function room and rooftop terrace. Construction commenced in Feb 2025 with completion targeted for early 2027.
The Hamilton - Sutherland Residences
Premium residential development featuring luxury apartments with river and city views. High-end finishes and resort-style amenities including pool, gym, and rooftop terrace. Located in the heart of Hamilton's prestigious riverside precinct.
Eagle Farm Corporate Park
41 corporate styled office warehouse units available for sale or lease. Ultra-modern architectural design development by RIDA CORP Property Group with striking design and premium Kingsford Smith Drive address.
KSD2 Hamilton Harbour Office Tower
14-level commercial office tower (14,307sqm) designed by Cox Architecture. Final component of Hamilton Harbour development with ground floor retail, rooftop terrace, 170 car parks. Pre-leased to CIMIC Group companies.
The Windermere
A transformative high street development in Ascot by Silverstone Developments, featuring 36 luxury, house-like residences and 1,250sqm of boutique, high-end ground-floor retail. The five-level project, designed by Carr, includes an exclusive rooftop sanctuary with a resort-style pool, gym, spa, sauna, and alfresco dining areas, reflecting a modern interpretation of Queenslander architecture.
3,018 residents of Hendra are employed, from a labour force of 3,114. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 74.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,725, about 110% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Hendra boasts a well-qualified labor force characterized by a strong presence of professional services, a low unemployment rate of 3.1%, and an estimated employment growth of 1.9% during the previous year. On March 2026, the number of residents employed stood at 3,018, while the local unemployment rate was 1.2% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%, and workforce participation remained relatively typical at 74.8% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.1%. Census data indicates that a substantial 29.8% of residents worked from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Key employment categories for local workers comprise professional & technical, health care & social assistance, alongside retail trade. Specialized concentration is evident in professional & technical fields, which account for a workforce proportion 1.6 times the regional level. In contrast, health care & social assistance records lower representation, capturing 13.9% versus the regional average of 16.1%. A balance of 0.8 workers for each resident recorded at the Census demonstrates a higher volume of localized employment opportunities than typical. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS figures to show that employment grew by 1.9% and the labour force expanded by 2.3% during the year to March 2026, which caused unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. This differs from Greater Brisbane, where employment increased by 3.2%, the labour force grew by 3.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context for anticipated future demand in Hendra. These projections span five and ten-year intervals and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Hendra’s employment composition, local employment is expected to rise 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).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hendra is $3,018 a week (about $157,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,214 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,694 a year against an average of $112,172. The average runs 61% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode filings compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that the Hendra SA2 registered a median taxpayer income of $69,694 and an average taxpayer income of $112,172. These figures position the locality in the premier national tier, outperforming Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index acceleration of 11.36% since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach roughly $77,611 (median) and $124,915 (average) as of March 2026. Census results position household, family, and individual income metrics between the 91st and 97th percentiles nationwide. In terms of weekly earnings, the largest cohort accounts for 37.2% earning $4000+ weekly (1,937 residents), diverging from Greater Brisbane where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 33.3%.
High-income earners are prominent, with 50.3% exceeding $3,000 weekly, highlighting substantial local spending capacity. Housing overheads absorb 13.9% of income, while disposable earnings sit in the 96th percentile nationally, aligning with a SEIFA income placement in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hendra had 1,773 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 8% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,900 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, Hendra's housing stock was distributed between 80.9% houses and 19.0% other dwellings (incorporating townhouses, units, and alternative structures), contrasting with the wider metropolitan profile of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 32.9%, noticeably higher than the Brisbane metro baseline, while mortgaged properties accounted for 43.5% and rental tenures comprised 23.5%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,900, significantly exceeding the Brisbane metro norm of $1,863 and the national benchmark of $1,863. Median weekly rents were recorded at $550, compared with $380 across metropolitan Brisbane and $375 across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hendra counted 1,773 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,866 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, representing 76.9% of all households. This group includes 40.6% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family residences make up the remaining 23.1%, consisting of lone person households at 20.6% and group households at 2.3%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.7 people, marginally higher than the Greater Brisbane standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.4% of adults in Hendra hold a university qualification, including 30.5% with a bachelor degree and 9.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 13.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 844 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,078 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment throughout Hendra is substantially elevated relative to broader standards, with 44.4% of residents aged 15+ holding higher education degrees, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationally. This educational profile underpins strong capacity for professional and knowledge-sector roles. Bachelor degrees make up the largest share at 30.5%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (9.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 25.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (13.8%). Community engagement in study is strong, with 30.7% of the population actively enrolled across educational institutions.
This encompasses 9.8% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 7.2% undertaking tertiary coursework.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Hendra means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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75.7% of residents in Hendra report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 76.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Hendra reveal favorable population health outcomes, evidenced by AreaSearch metrics tracking mortality and chronic condition incidence, which show low rates of widespread health disorders across every demographic segment. Private health insurance participation is notably high, covering approximately 76% of the total population (3,964 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national level of 55.7%. The primary reported conditions in the locality are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.7 and 6.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 75.7% of residents reported having no diagnosed health conditions, exceeding the 69.2% rate seen across Greater Brisbane.
The working-age cohort demonstrates strong vitality with minimal chronic disease. Older residents aged 65 and over represent 15.3% of the community (799 people), recording robust health profiles that closely align with broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hendra is largely Australian-born, at 80.2% of residents, with 9.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.6%) and Australian (22.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural and demographic measures in Hendra generally mirror regional averages, with 80.2% of residents born in Australia, 90.0% holding Australian citizenship, and 90.3% using only English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, observed by 63.9% of the local population, compared to 47.8% throughout Greater Brisbane. Evaluating ancestral background through parents' country of birth, the primary cohorts in Hendra are English ancestry at 28.6%, Australian at 22.5%, and Irish at 12.6%. Notable differences also appear across smaller heritage groups, with Scottish background accounting for 9.3% in Hendra (compared to 7.4% regionally), French at 0.7% (versus 0.5%), and South Australian at 0.6% (matching 0.6% across the wider region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hendra is 39. 21.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution of Hendra aligns closely with Greater Brisbane, with the greatest variance across any standard age category measuring 4.8 percentage points. The median age is an estimated 39 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census outcome and 3 years above the Greater Brisbane median of 36 recorded at that Census. The most noticeable adjustment since the Census occurred within the mature adult bracket (45 - 64), which decreased from 27.7% to an estimated 26.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, older age groups (65+) will absorb the bulk of demographic growth, expanding by 212 residents (27%) to reach 1,012, while younger and middle-aged adult brackets, along with youth cohorts, are projected to reduce in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hendra
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 22 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,949 at the 2021 Census → 5,209 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (305031125). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.