“We love that Herston is so central and also is such a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood” – Herston home owner
- Located 2.5km north of the CBD, borders Bowen Hills, Spring Hill, Kelvin Grove, Wilston and Windsor
- Named after home built c1859 by Robert Herbert, Queensland’s first Premier and lawyer John Bramston
- Drawn to Herston’s elevation and access to the city, it was settled by the wealthy from 1860 to 1880
- Heritage-listed Victoria Park, originally called York’s Hollow, was reserved as a Government Domain
- During early c1867, Brisbane Hospital relocated to a disused site in Herston known as ‘The Quarries’
- Now Herston Health Precinct with education, training, medical research institutes and RBWH facilities
- Suburb was substantially subdivided during c1910s to accommodate Brisbane’s growing population
- Serviced by the Inner Northern Busway, ICB and the forthcoming Exhibition Station Cross River Rail
- Kelvin Grove State College catchment, central to prestigious schools and QUT Kelvin Grove Campus
- Median house prices in this desirable locality is $895,500 and apartments $477,500 (as at July 2021)
Herston has only a handful of residential streets, while a high proportion of space is dedicated to parks and the medical sector. A mix of grand Colonial Queenslanders, timber and iron cottages through to modern builds, dominate the hilly landscape. The University of Queensland Mayne Medical School, the Brisbane General Hospital Precinct and Victoria Park Golf Clubhouse (former) are some of the historic places listed on the State Heritage Register.
Tightly-held, Herston is popular with medical and education professionals, families, singles as well as students. Once living in the area, many choose not to leave. The locals love the strong community feel, quietness and excellent proximity to the city.
With the transformation of Victoria Park, the planned Ballymore Stadium upgrade and the Cross River Rail underway, real estate is booming. Backed by years of experience, Jonzun is the one to talk to for expert advice on how to buy or sell property in coveted Herston.
“The area (Herston) will only increase in value given its proximity to the CBD. QUT campus and Victoria Park are also big drivers” – Herston investor