Moving to Hemmant QLD 4174
What the official numbers say about living in Hemmant — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $430 a week, against a median household income of $2,141 a week.
About 73% of homes are owner-occupied and 25% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Hemmant grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,633 → 2,886 people).
Around 78% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Hindi, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Hemmant scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (75% of workers), while 19% work from home.
Nearest train station: Hemmant, 450 m north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Cannon Hill interchange, 4 km south-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Tangalooma Ferry Terminal, 2.5 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Brisbane Airport, 7.9 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 11 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 18 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 2 supermarkets · 48 parks — see them all on the Hemmant profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Hemmant Flexible Learning Centre 400 m · Iona College 2.2 km · Wynnum West State School 2.2 km · Brisbane Bayside State College 2.3 km · Tingalpa State School 2.5 km · Moreton Bay College 3.1 km · Murarrie State School 3.2 km · Wynnum State School 3.3 km
Groceries: ALDI 2.1 km · Foodworks 2.6 km
Parks and reserves: Paul Conti Park 250 m · Hemmant Triangle 450 m · Pinnibar Street Park (no. 40) 600 m · Burnby Road Park 650 m · Pinnibar Street Park 750 m · Pinnibar Street Park (no. 43) 800 m · Bogong Street Park 800 m · Gross Avenue Park 850 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Hemmant, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Torresian Crow · Willie Wagtail · Noisy Miner · Welcome Swallow · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Hemmant, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemmant here | 2,886 | — | 7/10 | 17% |
| Wynnum West | 12,790 | — | 5/10 | 18% |
| Tingalpa | 8,461 | — | 7/10 | 31% |
| Murarrie | 4,946 | — | 10/10 | 18% |
| Pinkenba | 350 | — | 3/10 | 21% |
| Wynnum | 14,036 | — | 8/10 | 15% |
| Belmont | 4,498 | — | 10/10 | 55% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Brisbane — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Bonner — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4174 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Hemmant profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $430 a week, and about 25% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,633 people to 2,886. It sits about 11 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Hemmant station is roughly 0.5 km away. Local government is Brisbane council, and the federal seat is Bonner.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Hemmant vs Wynnum West · Hemmant vs Tingalpa.
Nearby guides: Wynnum West · Tingalpa · Murarrie · Pinkenba · Wynnum · Belmont.
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