The Anning Monument was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992 having satisfied the following criteria.

The place is important in demonstrating the evolution or pattern of Queensland's history.

War Memorials are important in demonstrating the pattern of Queensland's history as they are representative of a recurrent theme that involved most communities throughout the state.
They provide evidence of an era of widespread Australian patriotism and nationalism, particularly during and following the First World War.
The monuments manifest a unique documentary record and are demonstrative of popular taste in the inter-war period.
The memorial was constructed at an early phase of the history of war memorials in the state.

The place demonstrates rare, uncommon or endangered aspects of Queensland's cultural heritage.

The monuments manifest a unique documentary record and are demonstrative of popular taste in the inter-war period.
It is an uncommon example of a memorial erected in memory of a single soldier.

The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a particular class of cultural places.

The Boer War Memorial is an important Queensland monument.
It is one of the few memorials in Queensland to commemorate the involvement and death of Queensland soldiers in the Boer War of 1899-1902.
After the First World War, memorials were erected in most Queensland towns, however in 1903, when this memorial was unveiled, they were still quite rare.
It is an uncommon example of a memorial erected in memory of a single soldier.
The memorial at Hemmant demonstrates the principal characteristics of a commemorative structure erected as an enduring record of a major historical event.
This is achieved through the appropriate use of various symbolic elements including a shroud, crossed rifles, and obelisk
The place is important because of its aesthetic significance.

The Boer War Memorial is of aesthetic significance for its high level of workmanship and design.

The place has a strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group for social, cultural or spiritual reasons.

It has a strong and continuing association with the community as evidence of the impact of a major historic event and as the focal point for the remembrance of that event.

The place has a special association with the life or work of a particular person, group or organisation of importance in Queensland's history.

It also has special association with Brisbane monumental mason, William Busby as an example of his work
The Anning Monument was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992 having satisfied the following criteria.
The place is important in demonstrating the evolution or pattern of Queensland's history.
War Memorials are important in demonstrating the pattern of Queensland's history as they are representative of a recurrent theme that involved most communities throughout the state. They provide evidence of an era of widespread Australian patriotism and nationalism, particularly during and following the First World War. The monuments manifest a unique documentary record and are demonstrative of popular taste in the inter-war period. The memorial was constructed at an early phase of the history of war memorials in the state.
The place demonstrates rare, uncommon or endangered aspects of Queensland's cultural heritage.
The monuments manifest a unique documentary record and are demonstrative of popular taste in the inter-war period. It is an uncommon example of a memorial erected in memory of a single soldier.
The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a particular class of cultural places.
The Boer War Memorial is an important Queensland monument. It is one of the few memorials in Queensland to commemorate the involvement and death of Queensland soldiers in the Boer War of 1899-1902. After the First World War, memorials were erected in most Queensland towns, however in 1903, when this memorial was unveiled, they were still quite rare. It is an uncommon example of a memorial erected in memory of a single soldier. The memorial at Hemmant demonstrates the principal characteristics of a commemorative structure erected as an enduring record of a major historical event. This is achieved through the appropriate use of various symbolic elements including a shroud, crossed rifles, and obelisk
The place is important because of its aesthetic significance.
The Boer War Memorial is of aesthetic significance for its high level of workmanship and design.
The place has a strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group for social, cultural or spiritual reasons.
It has a strong and continuing association with the community as evidence of the impact of a major historic event and as the focal point for the remembrance of that event.
The place has a special association with the life or work of a particular person, group or organisation of importance in Queensland's history.
It also has special association with Brisbane monumental mason, William Busby as an example of his work
Anning Monument