Hendra

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

As of Feb 2026, the population of the suburb of Hendra is estimated at around 5155 people. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 4914 people, marking a rise of 241 individuals (4.9%). The latest estimate by AreaSearch, which analyzed ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date, is 5148 residents. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 2062 persons per square kilometer, higher than national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed about 55% to overall population gains recently.

For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data from 2024 with a base year of 2022 for SA2 areas. For years post-2032 and areas not covered by this data, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023) for age cohorts. By 2041, the suburb's population is projected to decline by 134 persons overall, but specific age groups like those aged 75 to 84 are expected to grow, with an increase of 140 people anticipated within this cohort.

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

Hendra has recorded approximately 19 residential properties granted approval per year. Around 98 homes were approved between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, with an additional 10 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, 1.9 new residents arrive per new home annually over the past five financial years, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions. However, this has increased to 4.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing demand and tightening supply.

New homes are constructed at an average value of $800,000, targeting the premium market with high-end developments. This year alone, Hendra has seen $24.9 million in commercial development approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial growth. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Hendra has about half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks at the 48th percentile nationally, offering limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established dwellings.

All new construction consists of detached houses, maintaining Hendra's suburban identity with a focus on family homes. Developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (80.0% at Census), reflecting strong demand for family homes despite densification trends. With around 341 people per dwelling approval, Hendra exhibits low-density characteristics. Population projections suggest stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures and benefit potential buyers.

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

Eleven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. These include Clayfield Development Aggregate, Hendra Residential Subdivision, Clayfield Villagio Shopping Centre Revitalisation, and Oriel Park Masterplan (Mirvac). The following details those expected to be most relevant.

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Hendra ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Hendra's workforce is highly educated with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.6% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.8%.

Compared to Greater Brisbane's unemployment rate of 4.0%, Hendra's rate was 1.4% lower, with workforce participation at 74.6%. A significant proportion, 29.8%, of residents worked from home according to Census responses. Leading employment industries were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area had a particularly strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance showed lower representation at 13.7% compared to the regional average of 16.1%. The ratio of 0.8 workers per resident indicated ample local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.8% while labour force grew by 0.5%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.5 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, varying significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Hendra's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localised population projections.

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

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Hendra's median income among taxpayers is $67,616, with an average of $116,911. Nationally, this places Hendra in the top percentile. In comparison, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates suggest Hendra's median income is approximately $74,317 and average income is around $128,497 as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Hendra rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes between the 92nd and 96th percentiles. The data shows that 37.1% of individuals earn over $4,000 weekly (1,912 individuals), differing from regional levels where the majority earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. Notably, 49.8% of residents exceed $3,000 weekly earnings. Housing costs account for 14.0% of income, with strong earnings placing residents in the 96th percentile for disposable income. 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

Hendra's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.0% houses and 20.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hendra was at 32.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.4% and rented ones at 24.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hendra was $2,855, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure for Hendra was recorded at $550, compared to Brisbane metro's $380 and the national average of $375. Nationally, Hendra's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households comprise 76.0% of all households, including 40.0% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.0%, with lone person households at 21.2% and group households comprising 2.4%. 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 level of educational attainment, with 44.2% of its residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data point. This figure surpasses both Queensland's state average of 25.7% and Australia's national average of 30.4%. The area's strong showing in higher education is led by bachelor degrees, which are held by 30.5% of residents in this age group, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.9% of Hendra's residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (14.0%).

Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 7.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Hendra has 37 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are serviced by 31 individual routes, providing a total of 1,711 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 180 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 82%, while train usage stands at 9%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in Hendra.

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. Approximately 74% of Hendra's total population (3,789 people) has private health cover, compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.8% and 6.3% of residents respectively. 75.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Hendra has 16.2% of residents aged 65 and over (835 people), slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for 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's population was found to be approximately in line with the broader regional average regarding cultural diversity, with 80.2% born in Australia, 89.9% being citizens, and 90.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hendra, comprising 63.6% of its population, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups in Hendra are English (28.5%), Australian (22.5%), and Irish (12.5%).

Notably, Scottish ancestry is overrepresented in Hendra at 9.3%, compared to the regional average of 7.4%. French ancestry also shows a slight increase with 0.7% in Hendra versus 0.5% regionally, while South African ancestry remains relatively consistent at 0.6% in both areas.

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

The median age in Hendra is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and close to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Hendra has a higher percentage of residents aged 55-64 (13.2%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (7.4%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 4.3% to 6.0%, while the 5-14 age group increased from 13.3% to 14.5%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 10.3% to 7.4% and the 0-4 age group dropped from 7.2% to 5.9%. By 2041, Hendra's population is expected to shift significantly in terms of age composition. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 111%, reaching 174 people from the current 82. This growth will be driven primarily by an aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 73% of projected growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 15-24 and 25-34 age cohorts.