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Hendra
2 km²
Families with a high level of education and income define Hendra, a well-off suburb of Brisbane. It is a community where 20.4% of residents are children, and the typical family earns far more than the national figure. This affluent character is reflected in the housing, where most homes are large, separate houses. The area is very walkable and well-connected, making it a convenient hub for professional households.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
21 schools within reach make Hendra convenient for families.
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The community is slightly younger than most, with a higher proportion of children and fewer seniors than the state and national averages. About 20.4% of the 4,914 residents are under 15 years old.
People born overseas make up 19.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, although this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 87.5% of residents. While 9.4% use another language at home—a figure much higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.
Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, as the 31.4% of people with no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Over 60% of residents identify as Christian.
Hendra is highly qualified, with 40.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level at 76.8%.
Weekly household incomes are among the highest at this level, with 46.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more. The typical family earns $3,633 per week, far above the national figure of $2,120.
Residents enjoy better health than most, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (22.9%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. Only 2.9% of people need help with daily activities.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 31.8% of people caring for children—well above the national average of 26.3%. Volunteer rates are a little above the national figure at 17.1%.
There are 51 First Nations people in the area. They tend to be older than the national average and have a much higher typical personal income of $762, with no one reported as unemployed.
Family life is central to the area, where 66.5% of homes are couples with children. Households are slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home.
Large homes are the norm, with 86.1% having three or more bedrooms. This is reflected in the high costs of living, as typical monthly mortgage payments ($2,855) and weekly rents ($550) are among the highest at this level.
The suburb is highly connected, with a very high number of public transport stops and 26.8% of people working from home. It is a short 10-minute drive to the city, and most people live just two minutes from a transit stop.
The population is quite mobile, with 44.9% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is strong, with 70.7% of adults working or looking for work—much higher than most areas. Most residents are employed full-time, often as professionals or managers.
Hendra is very walkable, with 95.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of essential services like shops and schools. Almost every home is within 10 minutes of public transport.