Herston
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Herston, QLD 4006.
About Herston
Welcome to Herston
Herston sits roughly two kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD, wedged between the inner-city precincts of Spring Hill to the south and the leafy slopes of Wilston and Red Hill to the north and west. It is one of Brisbane's smallest suburbs by area, yet it punches well above its weight as an address — anchored by the expansive Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital campus and the Queensland University of Technology's Kelvin Grove Urban Village next door.
The suburb draws a mixed crowd: medical professionals, university students, young couples and families who want an inner-city footprint without fully committing to apartment living. Its relatively low profile compared to trendier neighbours like Windsor and Red Hill means buyers still find genuine value here, even as Brisbane's inner ring continues to tighten.
Lifestyle & dining
Herston's day-to-day character is shaped largely by the health and education precinct that dominates its eastern edge, which means foot traffic is constant and the surrounding streets carry a purposeful, community-minded energy. Café culture spills over from the Kelvin Grove Urban Village, where students, staff and locals mingle across a range of eateries and casual dining spots.
For a broader night out or a weekend brunch, residents typically head a short distance to Windsor or Red Hill, both of which offer well-established dining strips. The proximity to Spring Hill also puts the fringes of the CBD dining scene within a comfortable walking or cycling distance.
Shopping
Day-to-day shopping in Herston is functional rather than destination-level, with a handful of local service businesses — including Glamour Beauty Salon and 1st Choice Rentals — catering to immediate neighbourhood needs. Inker Tattoo Studio and South Pole Heating & Cooling reflect the practical, no-fuss commercial makeup of the suburb's main streets.
For supermarkets, specialty retail and larger shopping centres, residents are well placed to access Windsor and Kelvin Grove, both of which are only minutes away. The Kelvin Grove Urban Village includes retail and convenience options that serve the broader precinct, making it easy to tick off errands without venturing far.
Parks & recreation
Despite its compact footprint, Herston has a reasonable spread of green space for residents to draw on. Rasey Park and Ruby Robinson Reserve provide local spots for a morning walk, a run, or simply some outdoor downtime. Grey Gums Park and the nearby Kelvin Grove Reserve extend those options, offering more room to move for families with children or dog owners.
The Victoria Park Golf Course and parklands sit just to the south towards Spring Hill, giving residents access to one of Brisbane's largest inner-city green corridors. Cyclists and joggers regularly use the connecting paths to reach the CBD's Riverwalk and South Bank precinct in under 20 minutes.
Getting around
Herston's transport connections are solid for an inner suburb that lacks a dedicated train station. The primary public transport links run along Butterfield Street, where bus stop 11A outside Butterfield Preschool provides regular services heading into the city and across the inner north. Stop 12A on Clyde Road near Hunter Street serves residents in the eastern part of the suburb with further bus options.
Cyclists benefit from dedicated lanes on several arterial routes leading south to the CBD. Drivers are close to Herston Road and the Inner City Bypass, which provides quick access to the airport, the motorway network and surrounding suburbs including Windsor, Kelvin Grove, and Red Hill. For most errands, though, a car is optional — the scale of the suburb means most destinations are reachable on foot or two wheels.
Schools & families
Families in Herston are well positioned for schooling options. The suburb falls within catchment zones served by schools in neighbouring Kelvin Grove and Windsor, and the Butterfield Street Preschool provides an early childhood option right in the suburb itself. Secondary students are well catered for by Kelvin Grove State College, one of Brisbane's larger and more well-regarded state secondary schools, located directly adjacent to the suburb.
The presence of Queensland University of Technology's Kelvin Grove campus means tertiary education is literally on the doorstep, which adds to the suburb's appeal for families with older children or for households where one member is studying.
The property market
Herston presents an interesting case in Brisbane's inner-city market. Both the median house price and the median unit or apartment price currently sit at $795,000 — an unusual alignment that reflects the suburb's compact land parcels and the strong demand for well-located attached dwellings. Median rent is $650 per week, underlining the consistent tenant demand driven by hospital staff, students and young professionals.
The current listing mix tells a nuanced story: roughly 40 per cent of available dwellings are houses, 33 per cent are apartments or units, and 27 per cent are townhouses — a spread that gives buyers at various life stages a reasonable range of entry points. Neighbouring Wilston and Red Hill command premium house prices, which keeps Herston on the radar for buyers priced out of those markets but unwilling to trade away proximity to the city.
Market snapshot
Herston property market
Median sale price
$795k
Unit · 2 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
4.3%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$620k
Median
$795k
Premium
$1.65m
Days on market
16
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
17
Median sold price trend · Unit 2 bed
Compound growth +13.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Herston by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Herston, QLD 4006.
Population
2,311
residents (2021)
Median age
31
years
Household income
$2,086
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$2,300
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Herston
$1.35m
34 Fleming Road
Sold ~July 2026
$750k
17/184 Herston Road
Sold ~June 2026
$1.55m
51 Hetherington Street
Sold ~June 2026
$1.20m
4/32 Fleming Road
Sold ~June 2026
$160k
15/184 Herston Road
Sold ~June 2026
$1.20m
4/5-7 Fleming Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Herston suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Herston?
The median unit price in Herston, QLD is $795k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 32.5%.
How much is rent in Herston?
The median weekly rent in Herston is around $650 per week.
Is Herston a good place to live?
Herston is an inner suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Herston is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 2,311.
What is the population of Herston?
Herston has a population of 2,311 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 31.
How long do homes take to sell in Herston?
Properties in Herston take around 16 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Herston?
Entry-level properties in Herston start around $620k, while premium homes reach $1.65m.
What suburbs are near Herston?
Suburbs near Herston include Kelvin Grove, Wilston, Red Hill, Windsor and Spring Hill.
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