Toowoomba Regional Council
Highland Plains
Highland Plains at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,823
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Highland Plains.
Highland Plains is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$265/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$286,000
$205,920
5,823
Median age: 41
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20214.82%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20215.68%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
5,823
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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 Toowoomba 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.
16,889
total offences in 2026 across the Toowoomba 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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Highland Plains.
Local schools for Highland Plains
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Goombungee State School
Kulpi State School
Haden State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Highland Plains.
- What is the median house price in Highland Plains?
- The median house price in Highland Plains, QLD 4401 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Highland Plains postcode?
- Highland Plains is in the 4401 postcode, in QLD, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Highland Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $265, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Highland Plains?
- There are 6 schools serving Highland Plains on this page, including Goombungee State School, Kulpi State School, Haden State School.
- How walkable is Highland Plains?
- Highland Plains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Highland Plains?
- Highland Plains is close to Silverleigh, Greenwood, Kilbirnie, Muldu, Goombungee.
- What is the population of Highland Plains?
- Highland Plains has approximately 5,823 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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