Hemmant
Household income in the 81.6th percentile nationally, yet the median house price sits at just $548,000, which is the clearest signal that Hemmant punches above its affordability weight. With 91.4% of dwellings being separate houses and 48.7% having four or more bedrooms, the suburb offers family-scale space at a price point well below inner Brisbane benchmarks. Population has grown 9.4% over the past decade, driven mainly by overseas arrivals, and the gentrification stage is now classed as early signs, with real income growth of 11.3% over the same period.
Population
2,886
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,141/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
39
Median House
$548K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $548,000 median house price makes Hemmant accessible compared to many Brisbane suburbs at similar income levels. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.6%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold despite household incomes at the 81.6th percentile nationally. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 91.4%, with 48.7% of dwellings having four or more bedrooms and 42.9% having three bedrooms, so buyers get room rather than compromise. Semi-detached homes account for 8.2% and apartments are not a significant part of the mix. Outright owners make up 20.0% of households and mortgage holders 54.3%, a pattern typical of a suburb mid-way through its ownership cycle rather than one dominated by long-hold debt-free wealth.
For Buyers
The $548,000 median house price makes Hemmant accessible compared to many Brisbane suburbs at similar income levels. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.6%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold despite household incomes at the 81.6th percentile nationally. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 91.4%, with 48.7% of dwellings having four or more bedrooms and 42.9% having three bedrooms, so buyers get room rather than compromise. Semi-detached homes account for 8.2% and apartments are not a significant part of the mix. Outright owners make up 20.0% of households and mortgage holders 54.3%, a pattern typical of a suburb mid-way through its ownership cycle rather than one dominated by long-hold debt-free wealth.
For Investors
A 25.7% renter share and $430 weekly rent against a $548,000 median imply a gross yield near 4.1%, which is higher than inner-city comparisons and competitive for established Brisbane suburbs. The 2.7% vacancy rate is tight, indicating demand exceeds available rental supply. Development activity is steady at 39 applications lodged in the past 12 months, the bulk being dwelling extensions rather than new supply, which limits future competition for existing landlords. Overseas migration is the primary population driver at 150 net arrivals per year, supplemented by 66 net internal arrivals annually, providing a durable tenant base. Rent growth over the measured period reached 16.3%, above the rate needed to justify current yields at today's prices.
Development Activity
Total DAs
176
Last 12 Months
39
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-27.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Hemmant skews younger than the national average, with a median age of 36, four years below the national figure, and the working-age cohort remains the dominant group. Overseas-born residents make up 25.5% of the population, 3.9 percentage points above the national figure, reflecting the suburb's appeal to migrant families. Ancestry is predominantly English (1,119 residents), Irish (369) and Scottish (319), with smaller German (190) and Other (271) groups. Non-English languages are spoken at low absolute numbers, with Hindi (15), Afrikaans (13) and Greek (13) the most common, consistent with a suburb where English is overwhelmingly dominant. University qualifications reach 32.0%, marginally above the national average by 1.9 points. Average household size of 2.7 is slightly above the national figure, and 44.1% of families are couples with children, the core demographic shaping demand for four-bedroom detached homes.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
91.4%
Houses
8.2%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits into a clear mortgage-dominant profile: 54.3% carry a mortgage, 25.7% rent and 20.0% own outright. This mortgage-heavy pattern reflects a suburb that has attracted working families over the past decade rather than established, debt-free owners. The stock strongly favours separate houses at 91.4%, with semi-detached homes making up the remaining 8.2%. The bedroom profile is large: 48.7% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and 42.9% have three bedrooms, leaving smaller dwellings at just 8.4% combined. Weekly rent of $430 and monthly mortgage repayments of $2,000 both sit well within income comfort zones, with rent-to-income at 20.1% and mortgage-to-income at 21.6%, both below stress thresholds compared to Brisbane inner-ring suburbs where ratios routinely exceed 30%.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wk
$430
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$967
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.7%
Unoccupied
29
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
22.8%
Couples, no children
2,428
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employer at 17.1% of the local workforce (179 workers), well ahead of Construction and Professional/Technical services, each at 9.8% (103 workers), followed by Manufacturing at 9.1% and Education at 7.1%. By occupation, Professionals are the largest group (330), followed by Clerical and Admin (240), Managers (190) and Labourers (170). The full-time employment rate of 70.2% is solid, unemployment runs at 4.1%, and the participation rate is 64.9%. SEIFA places Hemmant at decile 5 across all four indexes, indicating the suburb sits squarely in the middle of the national distribution on both advantage and disadvantage measures. Real income grew 11.3% over the decade, broadly matching inflation, which means purchasing power has held rather than expanded significantly.
Unemployment
3.6%
Labour Force
10,085
Unemployed
363
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
70.2%
Part-time
25.7%
Participation
64.9%
Employed
1,450
Occupations
Top Industries
University
32.0%
Postgraduate
5.9%
Born Overseas
25.5%
Dwellings
1,036
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high at 85.4% of commuters driving, compared to the national average where public transport and active modes take a larger share in denser suburbs. Public transport accounts for just 5.7% of trips and walking or cycling for 2.1%, reflecting the suburban road network and limited rail options in this part of Brisbane. No schools are recorded inside the Hemmant boundary, so families draw on institutions in nearby suburbs. Crime statistics are not available in this dataset, but the IRSD decile 5 classification puts the suburb at the national median for relative disadvantage, neither elevated nor low-risk relative to the broader population. Housing stress is absent on both measures: rent-to-income at 20.1% and mortgage-to-income at 21.6% both sit well below the 30% stress threshold. Volunteering reaches 12.4% of residents and 5.3% need daily assistance.
Drive
85.4%
Public Transport
5.7%
Walk / Cycle
2.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.92%/yr
(+157 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation has grown at 0.92% annually, adding around 157 people per year, and the 10-year change of 9.4% places it in the steady-growth category rather than stagnation. Overseas migration is the primary driver at 150 net arrivals per year, with internal migration contributing a further 66, making Hemmant attractive to both international and domestic movers. Medium forecasts project the broader SA2 continuing to expand toward 17,747 by 2031. The gentrification score of 29 places the suburb at early signs stage, supported by signals including population growth above 15% since 2011, net internal migration of 66 per year, and real income growth accelerating. Affordability improved from 56.6% in 2011 to 48.1% in 2021, a positive trend that has drawn in more mortgage-holding households over the national average.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+150
Net Internal / yr
+66
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +15% since 2011, Net internal migration +66/yr, Accelerating: 3% → 11%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Hemmant compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hemmant a good suburb to live in?
Hemmant scores decile 5 across all four SEIFA indexes, placing it at the national median on both advantage and disadvantage measures. Household income sits in the 81.6th percentile nationally, housing stress is absent with mortgage-to-income at 21.6%, and 91.4% of dwellings are separate houses with most having 3 or 4 bedrooms. The main trade-off is high car dependence at 85.4% and no schools recorded in the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Hemmant?
The estimated median house price is $548,000, with average monthly mortgage repayments of $2,000. Weekly rent averages $430. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.6% and rent-to-income of 20.1% are both well below the 30% stress threshold, making the suburb more affordable than most Brisbane inner-ring comparisons.
What schools are in Hemmant?
No schools are recorded inside the Hemmant boundary in this dataset, so families depend on schools in neighbouring suburbs. Despite this, 32.0% of Hemmant residents hold university qualifications, which is 1.9 percentage points above the national figure, and education employs 7.1% of the local workforce.
Is Hemmant safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Hemmant in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb sits at SEIFA IRSD decile 5, the national median for relative disadvantage, and 5.3% of its 2,886 residents need daily assistance. Housing stress is absent and unemployment of 4.1% is close to national norms, all consistent with a stable residential area.
Is Hemmant good for property investment?
$430 weekly rent against a $548,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.1%, competitive compared to inner Brisbane suburbs. The 2.7% vacancy rate is tight. Overseas migration adds 150 net arrivals annually, supporting tenant demand. Rent growth reached 16.3% over the measured period, and 39 development applications in the past 12 months suggest steady but not oversupplied activity.
How is Hemmant's population changing?
Population grew 9.4% over the past decade, adding around 157 people per year at a 0.92% annual rate. Overseas migration is the primary driver at 150 net arrivals annually, with internal migration contributing 66. Medium forecasts project the broader area reaching 17,747 by 2031. The gentrification stage is classed as early signs, with real income growth of 11.3% over the decade.
How much development activity is there in Hemmant?
There were 39 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, concentrated on dwelling extensions and building work rather than new dwellings. This pace is moderate for a suburb of 2,886 people and reflects an established, owner-occupier community upgrading existing stock rather than adding significant new supply that could pressure vacancy rates.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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