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Herston

2 km²

Herston has a high share of renters and a younger age profile than most.

It also has a larger-than-average population and household incomes a little above the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population2,311▲ +26.2%since 2011Median age31 yrs▲ +6.9%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.9%People aged 65 and over6.7%Children under 1513.5%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4210210

Age structure

In Herston, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 39%, followed by Youth (15–24) (20%) and Older adults (45–64) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)39.0%
Youth (15–24)20.2%
Older adults (45–64)20.1%
Children (0–14)13.5%
Seniors (65+)6.7%

Marital status

In Herston, the largest group is Never married at 61%, followed by Married (29%) and Divorced (6%).

  • Never married61%
  • Married29%
  • Divorced6%
  • Separated4%
  • Widowed1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Herston, the largest group is Australia at 83%, followed by India (4%) and England (4%).

Australia60.7%
India2.9%
England2.6%
China2.3%
New Zealand2.0%
Vietnam1.0%
Philippines1.0%
South Africa0.6%
Nepal0.2%
Italy0.2%

Language

People using another language at home22.8%

Language used at home

In Herston, the largest group is English only at 88%, followed by Mandarin (5%) and Vietnamese (1%).

English only69.0%
Mandarin4.0%
Vietnamese1.0%
Hindi1.0%
Arabic0.9%
Cantonese0.7%
Punjabi0.6%
Italian0.5%
Tagalog0.3%
Greek0.2%

Religion

People with no religion48.8%

Religious affiliation

In Herston, the largest group is No religion at 54%, followed by Christianity (36%) and Hinduism (3%).

  • No religion54%
  • Christianity36%
  • Hinduism3%
  • Buddhism3%
  • Islam3%
  • Other religions1%
  • Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1279.0%

Highest year of school

In Herston, the largest group is Year 12 at 87%, followed by Year 10 (7%) and Year 11 (3%).

Year 1279.0%
Year 106.5%
Year 113.1%
Year 9 or below2.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$895▲ +32.8%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,086▲ +22.9%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,618▲ +15.4%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week16.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week29.4%

Household income distribution

In Herston, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (21%) and $4,000 or more (20%).

$1,500–$2,99930.5%
$650–$1,49919.0%
$4,000 or more18.8%
Under $65013.1%
$3,000–$3,99910.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.4%People with a mental health condition13.2%People needing help with daily activities4.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Herston, the largest group is Mental health at 33%, followed by Other condition (19%) and Asthma (17%).

Mental health13.2%
Other condition7.8%
Asthma6.9%
Arthritis4.2%
Diabetes2.9%
Heart disease2.1%
Cancer2.0%
Lung condition0.5%
Stroke0.4%
Dementia0.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.7%People providing unpaid care9.7%People caring for children unpaid18.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families14.9%

Family composition

In Herston, the largest group is Couples with children at 52%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (15%).

  • Couples with children52%
  • Couples without children31%
  • One-parent families15%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400▲ +8.1%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,300▲ +6.1%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting58.0%Homes owned outright16.2%Separate (detached) houses43.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In Herston, the largest group is Rented at 59%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (24%) and Owned outright (17%).

  • Rented59%
  • Owned with a mortgage24%
  • Owned outright17%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Herston, the largest group is Separate house at 43%, followed by Flat or apartment (38%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (19%).

  • Separate house43%
  • Flat or apartment38%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached19%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Herston, the largest group is Car (driver) at 46%, followed by Worked at home (23%) and Bus (12%).

Car (driver)36.7%
Worked at home18.2%
Bus9.2%
Walked8.9%
Bicycle3.0%
Car (passenger)2.7%
Train0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years63.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.1%Labour-force participation68.0%Employed full-time54.3%

Industries people work in

In Herston, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 22%, followed by Professional & technical (13%) and Education & training (9%).

Health care & social assistance20.8%
Professional & technical13.0%
Education & training8.2%
Accommodation & food8.1%
Retail trade7.6%
Public administration & safety5.6%
Administrative & support4.6%
Construction4.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
Transport & warehousing3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Herston, the largest group is Professionals at 40%, followed by Community & personal service (12%) and Managers (12%).

Professionals39.2%
Community & personal service12.0%
Managers11.9%
Clerical & administrative10.9%
Sales workers7.7%
Labourers7.2%
Technicians & trades6.3%
Machinery operators & drivers2.8%

Nearby areas

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