Hemmant
QLDHemmant is a growing suburb in QLD with 2,886 residents.
- SAL code
- 31318
- SA2
- 301031021
- Population
- 2,886
Hemmant, QLD had 2,886 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 7.6% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 35-44 years, and the median age sits at 36. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $2,000 a month. Around 72.2% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned with a mortgage at 52.8%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 91.8% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 16 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?2,886
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+7.6%
3yr: +5.4% · 10yr: +11.0%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$2,141/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
36
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?5/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?3.6%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
1
1 secondary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
?16
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?7
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
No data for this suburb
Median Weekly Rent
Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for QLD
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from QLD police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Wynnum West - Hemmant (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Hemmant suburb alone is ~2,886 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 12,770 to 17,027 over 24 years, averaging 1.2% per year.
Schools
1 in suburbSector
1 private
Type
1 secondary
Total enrolment
—
Avg per school
—
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of Education — QSpatial State School Catchment Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 1.1%Almost entirely detached houses (91.8%), owner-occupied (72.2%), built for families (43% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
QLD 33%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: QLD QRA Bushfire Prone Area
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
Source: QLD Local Government Flood Planning Areas
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
13 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN | INOther | 31.3% | 2.17 km² |
| EM | Environmental Management ZoneEnvironmental | 17.2% | 1.19 km² |
| RR | Rural Residential ZoneRural | 7.5% | 0.52 km² |
| OS | Open Space Zoneparks | 7.2% | 0.50 km² |
| LDR | Low Density Residential ZoneResidential | 6.2% | 0.43 km² |
| CN | CNOther | 5.2% | 0.36 km² |
| RU | Rural ZoneRural | 3.0% | 0.21 km² |
| EC | Environmental Conservation ZoneEnvironmental | 2.0% | 0.14 km² |
| SP | Special Purpose ZoneSpecial use | 1.3% | 0.09 km² |
| LII | LIIOther | 1.0% | 0.07 km² |
| II | IIOther | 0.8% | 0.06 km² |
| SR | Sport and Recreation ZoneRecreation | 0.6% | 0.04 km² |
| CF | Community Facilities ZoneSpecial use | 0.4% | 0.03 km² |
Source: QLD DSDILGP Local Government Planning Scheme Zones (ZONE_QLD/2026-05-12/be11464ce5af1cd4) · As of May 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.