Hemmant, QLD 4174 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hemmant is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4174, home to 2,886 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 11 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,886
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $2,141 /week
- Median personal income
- $967 /week
- Median family income
- $2,367 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bonner
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $430 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Hemmant Flexible Learning Centre (Hemmant)
- Iona College (Lindum)
- Brisbane Bayside State College
- Wynnum West State School
- Tingalpa State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 9 bus stops
- Hemmant station - Hemmant Tingalpa Rd
- Hemmant station, platform 2
- Hemmant station, platform 1
- Kianawah Rd at Evelyn Rd
- Kianawah Rd at Youngs Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 27 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (29.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1031 mm
- Reference station: Gold Coast Seaway, 6.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 61.0% of the 1,721 resolvable premises in Hemmant. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 61.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 36.4%
- Fibre to the Building: 2.4%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hemmant?
Hemmant (QLD 4174) had 2,886 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Hemmant?
The median advertised rent in Hemmant is $430/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hemmant?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Hemmant covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: Hemmant Flexible Learning Centre (Hemmant) (0.3 km), Iona College (Lindum) (2.1 km), Brisbane Bayside State College (2.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hemmant?
Hemmant is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (61% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hemmant?
Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Hemmant?
In Hemmant, mean daily temperatures range from 15.9°C to 25.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,031 mm measured at the Gold Coast Seaway weather station (6.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Hemmant?
11 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hemmant centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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