Herston Postcode
Queensland
Herston is an inner suburb in Queensland, located approximately 3 km from the Brisbane CBD. It falls within the 4006 postcode area and uses the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Herston has a population of 2,311 (1,145 males, 1,169 females). The median age is 31 years.
The median weekly household income in Herston is $2,086, with a median personal income of $895 per week.
The median weekly rent is $400 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,300.
In terms of birthplace, 83% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (127), India (67), and New Zealand (47).
69.0% of residents speak only English at home, while 22.8% speak another language.
The employment rate in Herston shows 1,278 people employed (691 full-time, 442 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
The most common occupations are professionals (470), managers (134), and clerical & admin (93).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Herston has an IRSAD score of 1085 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Herston covers an area of 1.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1370 persons per km².
Statistically, Herston sits within the Brisbane Inner - North area, part of the broader Brisbane Inner City region. It falls under the Brisbane local government area.
The federal electorate for Herston is Brisbane (Inner Metropolitan).
Herston Details
| Postcode | 4006 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 2,311 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,086/week |
| Median Personal Income | $895/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1370/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 814 |
| Completed Year 12 | 66.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 74.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 45 (1.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -27.4451 |
| Longitude | 153.0207 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 3 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane Inner City |
| Area (SA3) | Brisbane Inner - North |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Brisbane |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 307 (13.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 466 (20.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 911 (39.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 465 (20.1%) |
| 65+ years | 169 (7.3%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 304 (13.1%) |
| Asthma | 76 (3.3%) |
| Diabetes | 36 (1.6%) |
| Arthritis | 34 (1.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 32 (1.4%) |
| Cancer | 27 (1.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 16 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 86 (10.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 379 (47.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 247 (31.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 86 (10.8%) |