Hendra, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hendra, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Hendra |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.41746 |
| Longitude | 153.07054 |
| Population | 4,620 |
| Density | 1811.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 4011 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 7 km northeast |
Hendra is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,620. The locality covers an area of 2.5 km², giving a population density of about 1811.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km northeast of Brisbane. Hendra is located at 27.4175°S, 153.0705°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4011.
Hendra lies in the gentle embrace of Brisbane's eastern fringe, a landscape where the urban hum begins to soften into a more subdued cadence. It lies 7.3 km north-east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 37°T), and is situated 11.7 km south-south-east of Bracken Ridge. Here, the land rises and falls in subtle swells, not dramatic peaks but the kind of terrain that suggests a long, quiet shaping by water and wind. Broad avenues, lined with established trees whose leaves rustle with a dry, papery sound, give way to streets where manicured lawns and older Queenslander homes speak of a settled life. The air often carries a faint, sweet scent, a blend of blooming jasmine and the distant, salty tang from the harbour, a reminder of the city's maritime heart just a few kilometres away. This is a place where the afternoon light, particularly as it slants towards dusk, casts long, soft shadows, lending a golden hue to the weathered timber and terracotta roofs, a quiet beauty in the ordinary.
The history of Hendra is entwined with the development of Brisbane itself, a story of subdivision and suburban growth that began in earnest in the late 19th century. Once part of larger pastoral holdings, the land was gradually parcelled out, attracting families seeking a life that offered a connection to open space while remaining close to the burgeoning city centre. The local economy, though now largely residential and commercial, retains echoes of its past, with pockets of market gardens that still thrive, supplying fresh produce to neighbouring suburbs. Hendra's distinctive character is also shaped by its proximity to significant institutions, including the Eagle Farm Racecourse, a landmark that has hosted generations of racing enthusiasts and contributes a unique rhythm to the area on race days. The presence of these established features, alongside the everyday commerce and the quiet hum of residential life, creates a layered identity for Hendra, a suburb that has grown and evolved while holding onto a sense of its own enduring place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hendra, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Hendra, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Hendra includes the postcode (4011), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hendra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |