Kelvin Grove - Herston, QLD 4716
A well-connected Brisbane pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $400/wk Median
- 63.0% Renters
Kelvin Grove - Herston Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 10.2k
- Median age
- 29
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 2.5km
- Walkability
- 8.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Kelvin Grove - Herston Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Kelvin Grove - Herston for the balance it strikes — close enough to Brisbane's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 63.0% of the suburb's 10,165 residents rent.
Around Kelvin Grove - Herston
Kelvin Grove - Herston Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Kelvin Grove - Herston Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Kelvin Grove - Herston
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Kelvin Grove - Herston
Real questions renters ask before moving to Kelvin Grove - Herston.
How much does it cost to rent in Kelvin Grove - Herston?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Kelvin Grove - Herston is $400. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $400 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Kelvin Grove - Herston walkable?
Kelvin Grove - Herston carries a walkability score of 8.7/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
Is Kelvin Grove - Herston family-friendly for renters?
Kelvin Grove - Herston has around 6 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $400/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Brisbane.
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