Highgate Hill at a glance
Median house
$1,815,000
Median unit
$702,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
6,229
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Highgate Hill.
The postcode for Highgate Hill is 4101 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Highgate Hill is $1,815,000.
Highgate Hill (4101) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,815,000, well above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Highgate Hill has roughly 6,229 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Highgate Hill scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Highgate Hill's population at 6,229, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (47% own, 51% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (57% family, 32% lone person).
Population
6,229
Median age
37
Family households
57%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,815,000 on a typical sale, well above the Queensland median. Units come in around $702,000, roughly 61% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $363,000. Prices sit well above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,815,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $702,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$625/wk
Owner occupied
47%
Renter occupied
51%
At a deeper level
$1,815,000
$702,000
6,229
Median age: 37
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.29% (median rent $450/wk against a $1,815,000 price tag). Units yield 4.63% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 51% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.29%
Based on $1,815,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.63%
Based on $702,000 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 · May 202647%
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.
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 Brisbane City 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.
171,968
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Highgate Hill.
Local schools for Highgate Hill
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Government School Catchment
Brisbane State High School
Queensland Children's Hospital School
Dutton Park State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Highgate Hill.
- What is the median house price in Highgate Hill?
- The median house price in Highgate Hill, QLD 4101 is $1,815,000. The median unit price is $702,000.
- What is the Highgate Hill postcode?
- Highgate Hill is in the 4101 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Highgate Hill?
- Highgate Hill is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4101. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Highgate Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $625.
- What schools are in Highgate Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Highgate Hill on this page, including St Laurence's College, Somerville House, Brisbane State High School.
- How walkable is Highgate Hill?
- Highgate Hill has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Highgate Hill?
- Highgate Hill is close to Mater Hospital, Mater Hill, Woolloongabba, West End, Dutton Park.
- What is the population of Highgate Hill?
- The population of Highgate Hill is approximately 6,229 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
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