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QLD · Brisbane Council
Herston, 4006
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,801
Growth (1 yr)
+2.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+14.8%
Median age
31
Median income
$2,086/wk
Employment rate
63.9%
Languages at home
24.8%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Spanish, Hindi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
- Cycling
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, Herston is a smaller community where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. The community skews younger, with education options woven into the neighbourhood. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.
School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. A growing community is gradually adding fresh energy without losing its local identity.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because safety lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Herston snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$299/wk
Population (ERP)
2,801
+2.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#71
among Metro Brisbane · Growth area
Safety
98th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
88th
percentile in QLD
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
91st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 45.9/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 40% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 2762nd in Australia
- State rank
- 598th in QLD
- Peer rank
- #71 among Metro Brisbane · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #296 among Metro Brisbane suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $299
Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- RTA bond statistics — Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) · Mar 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
2,801(June 2025)
+2.9% annual · +14.8% over 5 years · 88th percentile in QLD
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.9%
- 5-year growth
- +14.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +80
- Change in 5 years
- +362
- Growth rank in QLD
- 88th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,250), extrapolated at +3.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,311
- Median age
- 31
- Median household income / week
- $2,086
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 82 of 894
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,300
- Employment rate
- 63.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 352 / 154 / 307
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 579
- Against the person
- 147
- Against property
- 174
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 206.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 16 residents
- State safety percentile
- 97.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate, partial year)
- +8.2%
Most common offence types
- Assault445
- Drug Offences2000
- Good Order Offences1050
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)1059
- Traffic And Related Offences357
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Calendar-year aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 17
- Median school ICSEA (17 schools)
- 1,128
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 91th
School list
- Queensland Academy for Creative IndustriesSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1128 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 43% · 436 students · Top SEA quarter 53% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1182 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 1,896 students · Top SEA quarter 73% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Kelvin Grove State CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 1135 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 46% · 3,617 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Compass Independent SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1157 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 47 students · Top SEA quarter 64% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Brisbane Central State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1111 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 76% · 508 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Brisbane Girls Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1211 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 1,558 students · Top SEA quarter 81% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Humanitas High SchoolSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1107 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 90 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- IES CollegeSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1125 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 39% · 17 students · Top SEA quarter 51% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Angelorum CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1083 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 69 students · Top SEA quarter 39% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Brisbane Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1210 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 34% · 1,996 students · Top SEA quarter 83% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Herston First Stepschildcare
- Lady Ramsay Childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
29 public transport stops in this suburb
- Butterfield St at Ballymore, stop 12
- Butterfield St at Ballymore, stop 12
- Clyde Rd near Hunter St, stop 12a
- Clyde Rd near Hunter St, stop 12a
- Scott Rd near Herston Rd, stop 13
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
229 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 7 cafes · 2 fast food · 2 places of worship · 2 playgrounds · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Decent local green space — 4 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 29 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 52/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 3.03
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 4.76
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.73
Food & drink(11)
- Boost JuiceCafe
- Cafe GiaCafe
- Ice BabyCafe
- MarketcartCafe
- Pulse CaféCafe
- The BotanistCafe
- The coffee clinicCafe
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Restaurant
- Sushi YadoRestaurant
Community(3)
- Herston First StepsChildcare
- Lady Ramsay ChildcareChildcare
- Brisbane Grammar School Playing FieldsSchool
Health & services(1)
- Royal Brisbane and Women’s HospitalHospital
Butterfield Street, Herston
Sport & outdoors(8)
- Park (2)
- Rasey ParkPark
- Victoria Park landbridgePark
- Picnic area
- Brisbane City CouncilPlayground
- Playground
- Sports field
Transport(16)
16 bus stops
Other(44)
- Edward Michael HanlonArtwork
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (33)
- Bicycle Parking (4)
- Herston Bike BoxBicycle Parking
- RBWH CycleCentreBicycle Parking
- RBW HospitalBus Station
- Traveller's AutobarnCar Rental
- Common
- Drinking water (15)
- Fitness Station
- Barrambin-Spring Hill Green BridgeGarden
- BCCGarden
- Garden (5)
- Butterflies on Butterfield B&BGuest House
- Information (8)
- Loading Dock (2)
- Victoria Park Putt PuttMiniature Golf
- Outdoor Seating
- Herston Road Car Park (RBWH)Parking
325 Herston Road
- Parking (12)
- Parking Entrance (10)
- Parking Space (17)
- Payment Terminal
- BP Bowen BridgePetrol station
44 Bowen Bridge Road, Herston
- Picnic Table (7)
- Brisbane Co-Masonic TemplePlace of worship
- Saint Joan of ArcPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box (2)
- Public Bookcase
- Victoria Park Book SwapPublic Bookcase
- Public toilets
- Recycling (8)
- Shelter (5)
- BallymoreStadium
- Taxi
- Telephone
- Ticket
- The Tile CollectiveTiles
39 Butterfield Street
- Track
- School of Public HealthUniversity
- University of Queensland Medical SchoolUniversity
- Waste Basket (31)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Rasey ParkPark
- Victoria Park landbridgePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 16
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Brisbane Co-Masonic Temple
- Saint Joan of Arc
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (0.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Royal Brisbane and Women’s HospitalButterfield StreetHospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 52
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 18.6
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 493 mm · ~62 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 343 mm · ~43 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 144 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 249 mm · ~31 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Gilchrist Avenue, Herston, closed from the busway to the end of Gilchrist AvenueGilchrist Avenue30 May 2026 – 30 Dec 2031
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
4 heritage places
- Brisbane General Hospital PrecinctState heritage place
- University of Queensland Medical SchoolState heritage place
- Victoria ParkState heritage place
- Victoria Park Golf Clubhouse (former)State heritage place
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Brisbane
- Member of Parliament
- Madonna JARRETT (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,512
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +59.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 41.0%Labor 59.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.1 km away).
Coalition 29.3%Labor 70.7%
11.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +70.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Spring Hill CentralLabor 69.1% · Coalition 30.9% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Kelvin GroveLabor 77.6% · Coalition 22.4% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Fortitude ValleyLabor 73.3% · Coalition 26.7% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Spring HillLabor 69.8% · Coalition 30.2% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Bowen HillsLabor 68.7% · Coalition 31.3% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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