Hendra · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Hendra

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Typical monthly mortgage payments have risen by $400 since 2011 in Hendra, reflecting a high-cost housing market. The area is dominated by large family homes and high costs, with typical rents and mortgage payments well above the national figures.

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📍 Hendra, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Hendra sits — Median rent (weekly)

$550 ▲ +34.1%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Hendra — higher than 93% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Hendra$550
4011, QLD $360
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Housing costs are among the highest for this level, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,900 and weekly rents of $550. Both figures are far above the Queensland and Australian averages, with typical rent rising by $140 since 2011.

$550 ▲ +34.1%

Higher than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $410
  • 2016: $500
  • 2021: $550

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,900 ▲ +16.0%

Higher than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $2,500
  • 2016: $2,600
  • 2021: $2,900

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Hendra splits fairly evenly between $350–$549 (33%) and $550–$749 (30%), with $750 or more at 24%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Hendra, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 49%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and $1,000–$1,799 (12%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Around 42.5% of homes are owned with a mortgage, and 32.4% are owned outright, which is a little above the national figure. Renters make up 23.0% of the area, a proportion far below that of Queensland.

23.0% ▼ -17.7%

Lower than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 27.9%
  • 2016: 24.8%
  • 2021: 23.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

32.4% ▼ -5.2%

Higher than 50% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 34.2%
  • 2016: 32.4%
  • 2021: 32.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Hendra, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 43%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Rented (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common here, as 86.9% have three or more bedrooms and separate houses make up 81.0% of all dwellings. Despite these large homes, the number of people per bedroom is much lower than most areas at 0.70.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

81.0% ▼ -6.0%

Lower than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 86.1%
  • 2016: 85.8%
  • 2021: 81.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

86.9% ▲ +8.3%

Higher than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 80.2%
  • 2016: 83.8%
  • 2021: 86.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Hendra, Separate house is the majority at 81%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 11%.

Bedrooms per home

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Hendra splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (37%) and 4 bedrooms (34%), with 5 or more at 18%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Hendra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/305031125/hendra/topic/housing-dwellings