Hemmant

Population growth drivers in Hemmant are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Hemmant is around 3,341, reflecting a 15.8% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,886 people. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 3,301 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 121 validated new addresses since the Census date. Hemmant's population density is 481 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort.

Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Hemmant is expected to expand by 187 persons to reach a total population of approximately 3,528 by 2041, reflecting an overall decrease of 1.9% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Hemmant when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Hemmant recorded approximately 35 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 176 homes. As of FY26, 11 approvals have been recorded. The average population growth per dwelling built in Hemmant between FY21 and FY25 was one person, indicating balanced supply and demand dynamics. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $497,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $42.2 million, signifying strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Hemmant has 170.0% more new home approvals per person, offering greater choice for buyers despite recent slowing building activity. This level is significantly higher than the national average, indicating strong developer confidence in Hemmant's location. New developments consist of 76.0% detached houses and 24.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low-density nature with a focus on detached housing to attract space-seeking buyers. This marks a shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 91.0% houses, possibly due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. Hemmant has around 133 people per dwelling approval, suggesting growth area characteristics.

With stable or declining population forecasts, Hemmant may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Hemmant has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Rivermakers Precinct, Summit Estate, Hemmant Industrial Park, and Crawford Road Social Housing and Subdivision. The following list outlines those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Hemmant rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Hemmant has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 6.0%. As of September 2025, 1,982 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8%, below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation is 75.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 18.1% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and construction. Manufacturing has a notable concentration with levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Education & training is under-represented, with only 5.4% of Hemmant's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.4%. There are 1.7 workers for every resident, indicating an employment hub with more jobs than residents attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 6.0%, labour force by 5.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Hemmant. These projections estimate national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Hemmant's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Hemmant suburb's income level is among Australia's highest based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Hemmant's median taxpayer income is $66,996 with an average of $80,835, compared to Greater Brisbane's $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Using Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 are approximately $73,635 (median) and $88,846 (average). Hemmant's household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 74th percentile nationally according to Census 2021 data. In Hemmant, 35.0% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999, similar to surrounding regions at 33.3%. High housing costs consume 16.9% of income but strong earnings place disposable income at the 73rd percentile nationally. Hemmant's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Hemmant is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Hemmant's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 91.4% houses and 8.6% other dwellings. In Brisbane metro, this was 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Hemmant's home ownership rate was 20.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.0% and rented ones at 26.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hemmant was $2,000, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,863 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Hemmant was $430, substantially above the national figure of $375.

Hemmant features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 78.2% of all households, including 38.5% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.8%, with lone person households at 17.4% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Hemmant fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Hemmant Trail residents aged 15+ have university degrees at a rate of 24.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common (18.3%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are held by 37.6% of residents, with advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 26.3%. Current educational participation is high at 27.1%, including 9.1% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Hemmant has five operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 27 different routes, facilitating 1,633 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents located an average of 559 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, Hemmant sees most residents commuting outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 87%, while train usage stands at 8%. The area has an average vehicle ownership of 1.6 per dwelling, surpassing the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 18.1% of Hemmant residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 233 trips per day, equating to approximately 326 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Hemmant is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Hemmant faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high for common health conditions affecting both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (1,978 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.4% and 8.4% of residents respectively. 69.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 12.3% of residents aged 65 and over (410 people), lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Hemmant was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Hemmant's cultural diversity is above average, with 13.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 25.5% born overseas. Christianity is the primary religion in Hemmant, comprising 49.8%. Hinduism is slightly overrepresented at 2.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.5%), Australian (24.5%), and Irish (9.1%). Notably, Maori (2.4%) and New Zealand (1.3%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Hemmant relative to the regional averages of 1.1% and 1.0%, respectively. South African ethnicity is also slightly overrepresented at 0.8%.

Hemmant's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Hemmant's median age is 36 years, equal to Greater Brisbane's but younger than the national average of 38 years. The 35-44 age group makes up 18.0% of Hemmant's population, higher than Greater Brisbane's percentage, while the 15-24 cohort comprises 11.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 2.6% to 4.3%, and the 35-44 cohort has increased from 16.9% to 18.0%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 16.7% to 14.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Hemmant. The 45-54 age group is projected to increase by 52 people (11%), from 487 to 540. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 56% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.