Herston

Herston is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with the typical resident aged 31. It has a small senior population, as those aged 65 and over are far below the national average, while people in de facto relationships are more common here than in most areas.

The community is diverse, with 31.9% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 22.8% of residents use another language at home, which is much higher than in most areas and well above the Queensland figure. This diversity is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.

Nearly half of the population (48.8%) reports no religion, a figure well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.4%.

Educational attainment is among the highest at this level, with 46% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure and helps explain the high proportion of professionals in the workforce.

Typical incomes are much higher than most areas, with a typical weekly household earning $2,086. Weekly family income is also well above the state and national figures, and 29.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

While long-term health conditions are lower than most areas, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions (13.2%) compared to the national figure.

Unpaid care for children and housework are much lower than in most areas. However, volunteering is slightly more common here than the national figure.

The First Nations community is small, with 45 people. Year 12 completion for First Nations residents is among the highest at this level and far above the national average.

Family types are varied, though couples with children make up 52.3% of households. People living alone make up about a quarter of the community.

Renting is very common, with 58% of households renting, which is far above the state average. Homes here are often smaller, with few detached houses and a high proportion of flats or apartments.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, and 10.8% of homes have no motor vehicle. The area is very well connected, with 26 public transport stops and a typical 5-minute drive to the city.

The population is highly mobile, with 63.3% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far above the national figure and is driven by a very high number of recent overseas arrivals (35%).

A high proportion of adults (68%) are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. The most common industries are health care and professional services.

Herston is very walkable, with almost every home within a short walk of public transport, parks, and schools. However, it is far below the state average for homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries.