Herston at a glance
Walk score
62
Somewhat walkable
Population
2,311
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Herston.
The postcode for Herston is 4006 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Herston (4006) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.
Herston has roughly 2,311 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Herston scores 62/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Herston's population at 2,311, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (39% own, 58% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (56% family, 26% lone person).
Population
2,311
Median age
31
Family households
56%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
39%
Renter occupied
58%
At a deeper level
2,311
Median age: 31
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
171,968
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
62
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Herston.
Local schools for Herston
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Government School Catchment
Kelvin Grove State College
Queensland Academy for Creative Industries
Brisbane Central State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Herston.
- What is the Herston postcode?
- Herston is in the 4006 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Herston?
- Herston is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4006. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Herston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Herston?
- There are 20 schools serving Herston on this page, including Kelvin Grove State College, Queensland Academy for Creative Industries, Compass Independent School.
- How walkable is Herston?
- Herston has a Walk Score of 62 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Herston?
- Herston is close to Ballymore, Kelvin Grove Dc, Kelvin Grove Bc, Wilston, Brisbane Exhibition.
- What is the population of Herston?
- The population of Herston is approximately 2,311 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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