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Hemmant sits on the river in Brisbane's east, where low-rise residential streets meet a working riverfront and light industrial precincts. It has an unpretentious, practical character that appeals to long-term locals, families and people employed in nearby logistics and port-side trades. Housing ranges from weatherboard cottages and post-war timber homes to warehouse conversions and contemporary infill, and there are pockets of green space and river reserves used for walking and weekend relaxation.

Home to 2,886 people with a median age of 36 and a typical household income of $2,141 a week, Hemmant is weighted towards families and predominantly owner-occupied, with about 74.3% of homes owned. Local shops cover everyday needs, public transport and arterial roads give direct connections to the coast and inner city, recent transport upgrades have improved crossings and footpaths, and local anchors include Hemmant railway station, the Fleming Road boat and canoe ramp and the heritage former Hemmant State School precinct now used for flexible schooling. Whether that suits you depends on what you want from a suburb.

Renting in Hemmant would take a noticeable slice of local incomes at the last Census. A house rent of $750 a week is about 35.1% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census ($2,141 a week), which is a sizeable share of income. A unit rent of $430 a week is about 20.1% of that weekly income, a moderate share. If you're renting rather than buying, those rent shares are the most relevant numbers for how housing costs sit against local incomes.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Over the past 12 months Hemmant saw a strong rise in house values, up 15.1%. Rents for both houses and units each climbed 4.9% over the year, a moderate increase in rental income. In other words, house prices have grown faster than rents this year, while houses and units delivered the same rent movement. Which of those patterns matters to you depends on whether you are focused more on capital growth or on rental income.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.