Hendra

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

Hendra's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 5,209 people. This figure represents an increase of 260 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,949. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,204 in June 2025 and an additional 22 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,936 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, demographic trends indicate a decline in overall population by 139 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group, projected to increase by 120 people.

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

Hendra has averaged approximately 19 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 98 homes. By the end of FY26, 11 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 1.9 people moved to the area per dwelling built; however, this figure has increased to 4.8 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, reflecting growing popularity and potential supply constraints. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $626,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, $24.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development compared to Greater Brisbane.

Hendra has approximately half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 47th percentile nationally for assessed areas, suggesting limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established homes. All new construction consists of detached dwellings, maintaining Hendra's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. Notably, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (81.0% at Census), indicating strong continued demand for family homes despite density pressures.

With around 345 people per approval, Hendra indicates a mature market. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Hendra may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Hendra has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Oriel Park Masterplan (Mirvac), Clayfield Development Aggregate, The Windermere, and Eagle Farm Racecourse Master Plan Redevelopment. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Hendra well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Hendra has an educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.9% as of December 2025. Employment grew by an estimated 1.1% over the past year.

In December 2025, 2,997 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2%, lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was 74.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 29.8% of residents worked from home. Key industries for employment were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Hendra showed strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Health care & social assistance had limited presence at 13.9%, compared to 16.1% regionally. The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.8, indicating above-normal local employment opportunities. In the 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 1.1% while labour force grew by 1.3%, leading to a slight unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.2%, labour force growth of 3.0%, and a decrease in unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Hendra's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows Hendra SA2 has exceptionally high incomes nationally. The median income is $69,694 and the average income stands at $112,172. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $77,611 (median) and $124,915 (average) as of March 2026. From the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Hendra, between the 91st and 97th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows 37.2% of the population falls within the $4000+ income range, differing from patterns across regional levels where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 33.3%. Economic strength is evident through 50.3% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. 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 9th decile.

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

Hendra's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.9% houses and 19.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hendra was 32.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.5% and rented ones at 23.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hendra was $2,900, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,863. Median weekly rent in Hendra was $550, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Hendra's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,900 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 76.9% of all households, including 40.6% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.1%, with lone person households at 20.6% and group households making up 2.3%. The median household size is 2.7 people, 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

Hendra has a notably high educational attainment, with 44.4% of its residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications as of 2021 data. This figure surpasses the broader benchmarks of Queensland at 25.7% and Australia at 30.4%. The area's educational advantage is reflected in its strong position for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent, held by 30.5% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.4%.

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 13.8%. Educational participation is notably high in Hendra, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the 2021 census. 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 indicates 37 active stops operating in Hendra. These consist of a mix of train and bus services. There are 31 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively facilitating 1,711 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 181 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Hendra's primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 82%, while train usage stands at 10%.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a high 29.8% of residents work from home, which 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

Hendra's health outcomes show excellent results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 76% of Hendra's total population of 3,964 people, compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma (6.7%) and mental health issues (6.2%). 75.7% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Hendra has 15.9% of residents aged 65 and over (827 people). Health outcomes among seniors are strong, broadly in line with national rankings.

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's cultural diversity aligns with its wider region, as 80.2% of its residents were born in Australia, 90.0% are citizens, and 90.3% speak English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hendra (63.9%), compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups in Hendra are English (28.6%), Australian (22.5%), and Irish (12.6%).

Notably, Scottish ancestry is overrepresented at 9.3%, compared to the regional average of 7.4%. French ancestry stands at 0.7% versus the region's 0.5%, while South Australian ancestry remains consistent with the regional figure at 0.6%.

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

The median age in Hendra is 39 years, slightly exceeding Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and closely matching Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Hendra has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (13.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (8.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the percentage of residents aged 75-84 has increased from 4.5% to 5.7%, while the percentages of those aged 45-54 have decreased from 15.3% to 13.7% and those aged 25-34 have dropped from 10.0% to 8.9%. By 2041, Hendra's age composition is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 115%, reaching 197 from 91. This growth will be led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 74% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the age groups 0-4 and 15-24.