Highfields at a glance

Median house

$830,000

Median unit

$471,000

Walk score

8

Very car dependent

Population

31.0k

Median age 39

The brief

What to know about Highfields.

The postcode for Highfields is 4352 (QLD).

The median house price in Highfields is $830,000.

Highfields (4352) sits in the Goondiwindi region of Queensland. The median house here is $830,000, in line with the Queensland median of around $780K.

Highfields has roughly 31,026 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Highfields scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Highfields's population at 31,026, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

31,026

Median age

39

Family households

Lone person

Houses change hands at $830,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Queensland median. Units come in around $471,000, roughly 43% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $166,000. Prices are in line with the Queensland median, so the broader state lending settings apply.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$830,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $471,000.

Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$750/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$306/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$830,000

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$471,000

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

31,026

Median age: 39

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.70% (median rent $750/wk against a $830,000 price tag). Units yield 3.38% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

4.70%

Based on $830,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

3.38%

Based on $471,000 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Goondiwindi Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

2,315

total offences in 2026 across the Goondiwindi Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences496 (21.4%)
Offences Against Property259 (11.2%)
Traffic and Related Offences175 (7.6%)
Drink Driving156 (6.7%)
Drug Offences108 (4.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

8

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Highfields.

Local schools for Highfields

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Government School Catchment

Highfields State School

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Highfields State Secondary College

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Meringandan State School

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Frequently asked

About Highfields.

What is the median house price in Highfields?
The median house price in Highfields, QLD 4352 is $830,000. The median unit price is $471,000.
What is the Highfields postcode?
Highfields is in the 4352 postcode, in QLD, in the Goondiwindi region.
Where is Highfields?
Highfields is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4352, in the Goondiwindi region.
What is the average rent in Highfields?
The median weekly rent for houses is $750, for units it's $306.
What schools are in Highfields?
There are 18 schools serving Highfields on this page, including Highfields State School, Mary MacKillop Catholic College, Highfields State Secondary College.
How walkable is Highfields?
Highfields has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Highfields?
Highfields is close to Woolmer, Spring Bluff, Birnam, Cawdor, Blue Mountain Heights.
What is the population of Highfields?
The population of Highfields is approximately 31,026 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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