Hendon, QLD 4362 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Hendon is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4362, home to 227 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Southern Downs local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 124 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$280 /wk
Population227
Median age53
Area9.9 km²
To CBD124 km
LGASouthern Downs

Demographics

Population
227
Median age
53 years
Median household income
$1,093 /week
Median personal income
$685 /week
Median family income
$1,181 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Southern Downs
Statistical region (SA4)
Darling Downs - Maranoa
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$280 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
26%

Schools

  • St Patrick's School (Allora) Primary · Catholic
  • Allora P-10 State School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 857 mm
  • Reference station: Amberley AMO, 88.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 95.3% of the 150 resolvable premises in Hendon. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 2.7%
  • Fibre to the Node: 2.0%
  • Fixed Wireless: 95.3%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 2,593 across the Southern Downs LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 924 theft, 528 drug offences, 405 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Southern Downs — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Hendon?

Hendon (QLD 4362) had 227 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Southern Downs local government area.

What is the median rent in Hendon?

The median advertised rent in Hendon is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Hendon?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Hendon covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Patrick's School (Allora) (4.6 km), Allora P-10 State School (4.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Hendon?

Hendon is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (95.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Hendon?

Across the surrounding area, 2,593 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (924), drug offences (528), violent (405). 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 Hendon?

In Hendon, mean daily temperatures range from 13.1°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 857 mm measured at the Amberley AMO weather station (88.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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