Moving to Hendra QLD 4011
What the official numbers say about living in Hendra — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $550 a week, against a median household income of $2,989 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Hendra grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,417 → 4,914 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Spanish, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Hendra sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (61% of workers), while 31% work from home.
Nearest train station: Hendra, 700 m west.
Nearest bus interchange: Toombul Shopping Centre interchange, 1.6 km north-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Brisbane Cruise Terminal, 2.3 km south.
Nearest airport: Brisbane Airport, 6.9 km north-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 7 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 36 schools · 80 cafes & restaurants · 10 supermarkets · 33 parks — see them all on the Hendra profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School 300 m · Hendra State School 500 m · Aviation High School 800 m · Hamilton State School 1.5 km · St Rita's College 1.5 km · Clayfield College 1.6 km · Saint Rita's Catholic Primary School 1.7 km · Eagle Junction State School 1.9 km
Groceries: Pinkey's Foodstore 650 m · Harris Farm Market 1.2 km · Woolworths 1.3 km · Genki Mart 1.4 km · IGA Marketplace 1.5 km · Coles Local 1.6 km · Woolworths 2 km · Woolworths Metro 2.1 km
Parks and reserves: T.C. Beirne Park 100 m · Bannister Park 300 m · German Station Park 1.4 km · Albert Bishop Park 1.5 km · Oriel Park 1.6 km · Ross Park 1.6 km · Theodore Street Park 1.9 km · Eagle Farm Women's Prison and Factory Site 2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Hendra, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Australian White Ibis · Welcome Swallow · Magpie-lark · Noisy Miner · Rainbow Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Hendra, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendra here | 4,914 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Clayfield | 10,897 | — | 10/10 | 6% |
| Hamilton | 8,922 | — | 10/10 | 5% |
| Nundah | 13,098 | — | 9/10 | 12% |
| Kalinga | 2,144 | — | 10/10 | 27% |
| Wooloowin | 4,029 | — | 10/10 | 3% |
| Northgate | 4,876 | — | 9/10 | 12% |
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 Brisbane — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4011 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Hendra profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $550 a week.
The population grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,417 people to 4,914. It sits about 7 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Hendra station is roughly 0.7 km away. Local government is Brisbane council, and the federal seat is Brisbane.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Hendra vs Clayfield · Hendra vs Hamilton.
Nearby guides: Clayfield · Hamilton · Nundah · Kalinga · Wooloowin · Northgate.
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