Herston (Qld)

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According to investigations of ABS demographics for the broader region and new locations confirmed by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Herston has a resident count of approximately 2,909 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 598 residents (25.9%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 2,311 residents. This shift is derived from a local resident base of 2,900, calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures along with 34 validated new addresses established post-Census. Such a population size represents a density of 1,721 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical figures recorded across national sites analyzed by Districts. The expansion of 25.9% since the 2021 census surpassed the countrywide mark (9.3%) and the state benchmark, placing it as a regional growth leader. Population increases were mostly fueled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for about 94.0% of the overall gains in the recent timeframe.

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The suburb of Herston possesses a highly qualified workforce with substantial employment in professional sectors, registering an unemployment rate of 4.4% and an estimated annual job growth of 1.6% based on Districts compilations of local data. In March 2026, 1,860 locals were employed, while the joblessness rate matched the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%, and labor participation stood significantly higher than typical benchmarks, reaching 75.7% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. According to Census records, a modest 21.4% of workers conducted their duties from home, though the influence of Covid-19 health restrictions should be kept in mind.

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The most recent postcode-level ATO data compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 shows that personal earnings in the suburb of Herston are exceptionally high relative to the rest of the nation, with a median of $64,226 and an average of $93,376. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current figures are estimated at approximately $71,522 for the median and $103,984 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Herston sit around the 68th percentile nationally. Looking at income cohorts, the largest segment includes 33.1% of residents (962 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which aligns with wider regional trends where fall into this bracket. A significant proportion of high-income earners, with receiving more than /week, indicates robust financial capacity in the suburb of Herston. High housing costs take up of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the th percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the th decile.

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Residential structures in the suburb of Herston, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 43.3% separate houses and 56.7% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, units, and other housing formats, compared to Brisbane metro's split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in the suburb of Herston was below the Brisbane metro average at 16.6%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (24.2%) or occupied by tenants (59.2%). The median monthly home loan payment in the suburb of Herston was significantly higher than the Brisbane metro average at $2,300, while the median weekly rent stood at $400, compared to Brisbane metro levels of $1,863 and $380. Locally, mortgage obligations in the suburb of Herston are substantially above the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices exceed the national mark of $375.

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Families represent the majority of households at 55.5%, which includes 20.8% couples with children, 23.3% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 44.5%, with single-person households at 25.8% and group households making up 19.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 residents is below the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The level of education in the suburb of Herston is significantly higher than regional and national averages, with 53.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This educational edge positions the local workforce well for opportunities in knowledge industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 33.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (15.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational education accounts for 21.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (12.5%).

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Analysis of public transit shows 26 active transit stops operating within the suburb of Herston, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 30 separate bus routes, which combined provide 5,058 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is classified as outstanding, with residents typically living 115 meters from the nearest stop. As the area is mostly residential, the majority of working residents travel outward, with private vehicles remaining the main choice at 59%, followed by buses at 16% and walking at 13%. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.0 vehicle per household, which is below the wider metropolitan average. About 21.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health indicators in the suburb of Herston align closely with national averages, according to Districts comparisons of death rates and the occurrence of chronic conditions, showing standard health patterns across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 64% of the population (1,867 people). This is higher than the Greater Brisbane level of 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Herston exhibits greater cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 24.8% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 34.5% born in another country. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 36.3% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 3.0% of residents in the suburb of Herston, compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane.

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Registering a median age of 30, the suburb of Herston is notably younger than Greater Brisbane's median of 36 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Herston has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (27.0%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (7.6%). This concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is well above the national share of 14.6%. Since 2021, the median age has decreased by 1.1 years, shifting from 31 to 30 and showing a younger trend. Major shifts include the 15 to 24 age bracket growing from 20.2% to 22.9% of the population, and the to group rising from to . In contrast, the to cohort fell from to , and the to group decreased from to . Population projections for indicate significant age shifts for the suburb of Herston. The to group shows the highest projected growth at , increasing by residents to total while the to group is projected to grow by only ( people).

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Herston currently has an estimated 110 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 56 children aged 0-2 and 36 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 7% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 9% by 2041 (to approximately 120 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 189. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.