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Brisbane Airport vs Hendra

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.7 km apart · Brisbane Airport profile · Hendra profile

Brisbane Airport Hendra

Hendra and Brisbane Airport are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Hendra is a populated residential hub where 20.4% of people are children, while Brisbane Airport is sparsely populated with no children at all. Life in Hendra is very walkable, with 98.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school and 90.7% near groceries. In contrast, Brisbane Airport is mostly car-dependent and has a much older population; its typical resident is 50, compared to 39 in Hendra.

Both areas share some basic characteristics, such as having a similar number of public transport routes and very similar terrain slopes. However, the gaps between them are stark in other areas. Hendra is much more mobile, with 44.9% of people having moved in the last five years, compared to just 18.2% in Brisbane Airport. While Brisbane Airport has a higher share of people using another language at home, Hendra has a much higher proportion of residents born overseas.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +4,892 larger in Hendra gap steady
22 15th pct 4,914 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0
  • First area, 2021: 22
  • Second area, 2011: 4,417
  • Second area, 2016: 4,625
  • Second area, 2021: 4,914
Median age in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +11 yrs older in Brisbane Airport
50 yrs 71st pct 39 yrs 26th pct
  • First area, 2021: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
First Nations in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +1.0 pts higher in Hendra
0.0% 0th pct 1.0% 41st pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.0%
Aged 65+ in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +8.7 pts higher in Brisbane Airport
22.7% 67th pct 14.1% 29th pct
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.1%
Under 15 in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +20.4 pts higher in Hendra
0.0% 0th pct 20.4% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.4%
— 11.6% 45th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.6%

Age structure

36.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.5 pts 27.8%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
22.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +8.7 pts 14.1%
0.0% Children (0–14) +20.4 pts ▸ 20.4%
13.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.1 pts 11.6%

Marital status

58.8% Married ◂ +8.2 pts 50.6%
47.1% Never married ◂ +13.2 pts 33.9%
0.0% Divorced +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Widowed +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Separated +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Age & sex structure

Brisbane Airport Hendra

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Brisbane Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Hendra: 0.3% males, 0.8% females
  • 80–84 in Brisbane Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Hendra: 0.7% males, 1.1% females
  • 75–79 in Brisbane Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Hendra: 1.1% males, 1.4% females
  • 70–74 in Brisbane Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Hendra: 1.8% males, 2.3% females
  • 65–69 in Brisbane Airport: 0.0% males, 31.3% females; 65–69 in Hendra: 2.2% males, 2.2% females
  • 60–64 in Brisbane Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Hendra: 2.9% males, 3.0% females
  • 55–59 in Brisbane Airport: 25.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Hendra: 3.5% males, 3.2% females
  • 50–54 in Brisbane Airport: 25.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Hendra: 4.0% males, 4.2% females
  • 45–49 in Brisbane Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Hendra: 3.6% males, 3.5% females
  • 40–44 in Brisbane Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Hendra: 3.6% males, 4.1% females
  • 35–39 in Brisbane Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Hendra: 4.1% males, 4.1% females
  • 30–34 in Brisbane Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Hendra: 3.1% males, 2.9% females
  • 25–29 in Brisbane Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Hendra: 2.2% males, 2.0% females
  • 20–24 in Brisbane Airport: 0.0% males, 18.8% females; 20–24 in Hendra: 2.5% males, 2.9% females
  • 15–19 in Brisbane Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Hendra: 3.0% males, 3.3% females
  • 10–14 in Brisbane Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Hendra: 3.3% males, 3.5% females
  • 5–9 in Brisbane Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Hendra: 3.4% males, 3.1% females
  • 0–4 in Brisbane Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Hendra: 3.9% males, 3.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +5.5 pts higher in Hendra
13.6% 60th pct 19.1% 75th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.1%

Country of birth

22.7% Australia +54.9 pts ▸ 77.7%
0.0% England +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% New Zealand +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% South Africa +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% India +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% China +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Philippines +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Italy +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Vietnam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

0.0% English +41.4 pts ▸ 41.4%
13.6% Australian +19.0 pts ▸ 32.7%
0.0% Irish +18.1 pts ▸ 18.1%
0.0% Scottish +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Italian +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% German +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Chinese +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Indian +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Greek +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Dutch +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Filipino +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Language

Other language in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +13.3 pts higher in Brisbane Airport
22.7% 88th pct 9.4% 74th pct
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%
Limited English in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +0.6 pts higher in Hendra
0.0% 0th pct 0.6% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.6%

Language used at home

27.3% English only +60.3 pts ▸ 87.5%
0.0% Mandarin +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Hindi +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Italian +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Greek +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Cantonese +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Arabic +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Punjabi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +4.1 pts higher in Hendra
27.3% 18th pct 31.4% 26th pct
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.4%

Religious affiliation

18.2% Christianity +42.2 pts ▸ 60.4%
45.5% Not stated ◂ +40.9 pts 4.5%
27.3% No religion +4.1 pts ▸ 31.4%
0.0% Hinduism +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Buddhism +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Other religions +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Islam +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Judaism +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Education & Qualifications

— 76.8% 96th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 64.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 69.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.8%
— 40.7% 93rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.7%
— 3.00 43rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +3 more in Hendra
18 86th pct 21 87th pct
Avg size in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +42 larger in Hendra
568 80th pct 610 85th pct
ICSEA in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +9 higher in Hendra
1,098 91st pct 1,107 93rd pct

Highest year of school

52.9% Year 12 +23.9 pts ▸ 76.8%
0.0% Year 10 +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Year 11 +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Bachelor degree +40.1 pts ▸ 40.1%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +14.4 pts ▸ 14.4%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Certificate I / II +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Field of qualification

0.0% Management & commerce +29.1 pts ▸ 29.1%
20.0% Engineering & related ◂ +8.9 pts 11.1%
0.0% Society & culture +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% Health +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% Education +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Creative arts +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Information technology +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Income

Personal income in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +$221 higher in Brisbane Airport
$1,437 97th pct $1,216 91st pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,437
  • Second area, 2011: $827
  • Second area, 2016: $992
  • Second area, 2021: $1,216
Household income in Brisbane Airportin Hendra
— $2,989 96th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,894
  • Second area, 2016: $2,274
  • Second area, 2021: $2,989
— $3,633 99th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $2,415
  • Second area, 2016: $2,727
  • Second area, 2021: $3,633
— 29.7% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.7%
High-income homes in Brisbane Airportin Hendra
— 46.5% 99th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.5%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +29.6 pts ▸ 29.6%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +25.2 pts ▸ 25.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +4.7 pts higher in Hendra
18.2% 11th pct 22.9% 23rd pct
Mental health in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +6.5 pts higher in Hendra
0.0% 0th pct 6.5% 35th pct
Needs assistance in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +2.9 pts higher in Hendra
0.0% 0th pct 2.9% 31st pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

13.6% Arthritis ◂ +7.5 pts 6.1%
13.6% Other condition ◂ +6.6 pts 7.0%
0.0% Asthma +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Mental health +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Cancer +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Heart disease +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Diabetes +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Lung condition +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Stroke +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Dementia +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

27.3% None +43.9 pts ▸ 71.1%
0.0% One condition +17.8 pts ▸ 17.8%
13.6% Two conditions ◂ +10.2 pts 3.4%
0.0% Three or more +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Community Participation

— 17.1% 45th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.1%
— 11.7% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.7%
Unpaid child care in Brisbane Airportin Hendra
— 31.8% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.8%
Defence service in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +3.2 pts higher in Hendra
0.0% 0th pct 3.2% 59th pct
— 22.3% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +51 larger in Hendra
0 0th pct 51 77th pct
— 35 yrs 73rd pct
— 50.0% 71st pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
— $762 62nd pct
Household income in Brisbane Airportin Hendra
— $3,083 88th pct
Indigenous language in Brisbane Airportin Hendra
— 13.7% 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +0.7 larger in Hendra
2.0 14th pct 2.7 71st pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
— 10.4% 47th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.4%
— 21.2% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.2%

Housing & Dwellings

— $550 96th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $410
  • Second area, 2016: $493
  • Second area, 2021: $550
— $2,855 91st pct
  • Second area, 2011: $2,427
  • Second area, 2016: $2,600
  • Second area, 2021: $2,855
People / bedroom in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +0.10 higher in Hendra
0.60 7th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
— 23.6% 68th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.6%
— 31.8% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 34.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.8%
— 80.1% 20th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 86.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 84.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 80.1%
— 86.1% 68th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 80.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 82.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 86.1%

Transport & Vehicles

— 2.8% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%
— 26.8% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.8%
— 4.8% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%
PT stops in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +20 more in Hendra
19 86th pct 39 87th pct
Stops/1k in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +855.70 more in Brisbane Airport
863.64 100th pct 7.94 86th pct
Departures/1k in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +158,116.6 more in Brisbane Airport
159,636.4 100th pct 1,519.7 89th pct
PT routes in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +1 more in Brisbane Airport
18 86th pct 17 86th pct
Stop walk in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +11 longer in Brisbane Airport
13 50th pct 2 14th pct
Drive to city in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +7 longer in Brisbane Airport
17 14th pct 10 5th pct
Reach 30 min in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +10,593 more in Hendra
125 43rd pct 10,718 60th pct
Reach 45 min in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +45,725 more in Hendra
18,141 48th pct 63,866 70th pct
Transit to city in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +4 longer in Hendra
53 41st pct 57 49th pct

How people get to work

75.0% Car (driver) ◂ +25.7 pts 49.3%
0.0% Worked at home +26.8 pts ▸ 26.8%
0.0% Train +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Bus +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Walked +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Bicycle +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +26.7 pts higher in Hendra
18.2% 13th pct 44.9% 87th pct
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 44.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.9%
— 10.3% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%

Jobs & Industry

— 3.0% 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0%
— 70.7% 83rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 68.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 69.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 70.7%
— 63.3% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 67.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.3%

Industries people work in

75.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +69.6 pts 5.4%
0.0% Professional & technical +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Retail trade +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Education & training +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Construction +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Public administration & safety +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Finance & insurance +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Rental & real estate +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Manufacturing +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Arts & recreation +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Professionals +32.9 pts ▸ 32.9%
0.0% Managers +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Sales workers +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Community & personal service +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Technicians & trades +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Labourers +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +4.5 higher in Hendra
2.5 69th pct 7.0 93rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +4.5 more in Hendra
2.2 67th pct 6.7 93rd pct
15-min city in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +75.8 pts higher in Hendra
19.9% 72nd pct 95.7% 98th pct
Walk to shops in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +69.3 pts higher in Hendra
21.5% 72nd pct 90.7% 95th pct
Walk to transit in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +58.7 pts higher in Hendra
40.1% 70th pct 98.8% 96th pct
Walk to school in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +90.0 pts higher in Hendra
8.2% 60th pct 98.3% 99th pct
Walk to a park in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +68.8 pts higher in Hendra
27.9% 57th pct 96.7% 84th pct
Walk to health in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +9.2 pts higher in Hendra
15.8% 75th pct 25.0% 78th pct
Amenities/1k in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +3,486.2 more in Brisbane Airport
3,500.0 100th pct 13.8 51st pct
Intersections/km² in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +110 higher in Hendra
47 78th pct 157 88th pct
Mean slope in Brisbane Airportin Hendra +0.5 pts higher in Hendra
3.0% 12th pct 3.5% 20th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Brisbane Airport vs Hendra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30378/brisbane-airport/vs/SAL31320/hendra