Hendra
QLDHendra is a growing suburb in QLD with 4,914 residents.
- SAL code
- 31320
- SA2
- 305031125
- Population
- 4,914
Hendra, QLD had 4,914 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 3.5% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 35-44 years, and the median age sits at 39. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $2,855 a month. Around 74.2% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned with a mortgage at 42.4%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 80.0% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 4 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
?4,914
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+3.5%
3yr: +3.5% · 10yr: +7.4%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$2,989/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
39
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?10/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?2.9%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
3
2 primary, 1 secondary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?4
2 long day, 3 OSHC
Parks & green space
?4
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?44
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 — Hendra (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Hendra suburb alone is ~4,914 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 3,536 to 5,204 over 24 years, averaging 1.6% per year.
Schools
3 in suburbSector
2 public · 1 private
Type
2 primary · 1 secondary
Total enrolment
562(2 of 3 reporting)
Avg per school
281
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
Almost entirely detached houses (80%), owner-occupied (74.2%).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
QLD 33%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
This suburb falls outside every bushfire polygon mapped by the relevant authority. Always confirm at the property address — local conditions and unmapped overlays can still apply.
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. Source when available: QLD Reconstruction Authority — Bushfire Prone Area + Floodplain Assessment Overlay.
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
11 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR | Character Residential ZoneResidential | 31.0% | 0.77 km² |
| IN | INOther | 18.0% | 0.45 km² |
| LDR | Low Density Residential ZoneResidential | 12.5% | 0.31 km² |
| CF | Community Facilities ZoneSpecial use | 4.9% | 0.12 km² |
| SR | Sport and Recreation ZoneRecreation | 3.0% | 0.07 km² |
| EC | Environmental Conservation ZoneEnvironmental | 2.5% | 0.06 km² |
| LII | LIIOther | 2.0% | 0.05 km² |
| SP | Special Purpose ZoneSpecial use | 0.8% | 0.02 km² |
| LMR | LMROther | 0.6% | 0.02 km² |
| OS | Open Space Zoneparks | 0.5% | 0.01 km² |
| NC | Neighbourhood Centre ZoneBusiness | 0.2% | 5,747 m² |
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.