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Herston

Postcode: 4006 | Distance to CBD: 2 km

Welcome to Herston

Although Herston is practically an inner city suburb, it is fortunate to boast some of the city's greenest space thanks to the Victoria Park Golf Course, several parks and Ballymore, the famous Rugby Union stadium.

Herston's most prominent buildings are hospitals with the largest medical complex in Australia - the Royal Brisbane Hospital, Royal Women's Hospital, Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Queensland's Medical School.

Residential housing takes up half of Herston and it's a popular suburb for city workers and students attending the Medical School or QUT's Kelvin Grove campus.

Statistics

Herston is only 2km from Brisbane’s CBD. 30% of households in this area are comprised of couples with children, and another 50% are couples without children. Townhouses account for 50% of the dwellings in this area, and stand alone house account for another 30%. There’s a variety of housing in this area. You’ll find workers cottages and Queenslanders as well as modern unit blocks and townhouses.

The median house price in Herston in 2006 was $460,000. 

Local Events

Find out about events planned in and around this suburb. You can list your own events in our Brisbane-wide events calendar for free.

Eating and drinking

Herston has limited dining options, but the surrounding areas offer plenty of variety. You're close to town and Fortitude Valley where you're bound to find the food you're in the mood for.

Shopping

Herston is better known for the Royal Brisbane Hospital than shopping – but it’s close to the city and you’ll find everything you need there.

Education

If you're looking for playgroups, childcare, kindergartens or schools in this area, you'll find them here.

Leisure

Check out this section for things to do in your spare time. There's sport, leisure activities, local events and more.

More Herston information

REIQ Profile

Take a look at REIQ's real estate profile. You can find suburb statistics, get a feel for its "character" and check out the median house prices and rents.

History

Learn about the Aboriginal history, urban development, notable residents and landmarks of the area.

Pocket Neighbourhood Guide

Your neighbourhood at a glance. Discover the secrets of the local area... as well as what makes it special.

Herston tales

Herston photos