Highland Park at a glance
Median house
$961,300
Median unit
$595,000
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
6,576
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Highland Park.
The postcode for Highland Park is 4211 (QLD).
The median house price in Highland Park is $961,300.
Highland Park (4211) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland. The median house here is $961,300, above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Highland Park has roughly 6,576 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Highland Park scores 16/100 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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Highland Park's population at 6,576, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,576
Median age
42
Family households
77%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $961,300 on a typical sale, above the Queensland median. Units come in around $595,000, roughly 38% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $192,000. Prices sit 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
$961,300
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $595,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
$961,300
$595,000
6,576
Median age: 42
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.33% (median rent $430/wk against a $961,300 price tag). Units yield 3.76% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (17%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.33%
Based on $961,300 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.76%
Based on $595,000 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 202680%
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 Scenic Rim 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.
3,415
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim Regional 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.
16
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Highland Park.
Local schools for Highland Park
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
William Duncan State School
Worongary State School
Nerang State High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Highland Park.
- What is the median house price in Highland Park?
- The median house price in Highland Park, QLD 4211 is $961,300. The median unit price is $595,000.
- What is the Highland Park postcode?
- Highland Park is in the 4211 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- Where is Highland Park?
- Highland Park is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4211, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Highland Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Highland Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Highland Park on this page, including William Duncan State School, Worongary State School, Nerang State High School.
- How walkable is Highland Park?
- Highland Park has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Highland Park?
- Highland Park is close to Nerang Dc, Nerang Bc, Nerang, Pindari Hills, Carrara.
- What is the population of Highland Park?
- The population of Highland Park is approximately 6,576 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
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