Highland Plains at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
730
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Highland Plains.
The postcode for Highland Plains is 4454 (QLD).
Highland Plains (4454) sits in the Banana region of Queensland.
Highland Plains has roughly 730 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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 Plains scores 0/100 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Highland Plains's population at 730, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
730
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
730
Median age: 43
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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 Banana Shire 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.
1,645
total offences in 2026 across the Banana Shire 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
Education
Schools in Highland Plains.
Local schools for Highland Plains
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Injune P-10 State School
Bymount East State School
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Frequently asked
About Highland Plains.
- What is the Highland Plains postcode?
- Highland Plains is in the 4454 postcode, in QLD, in the Banana region.
- Where is Highland Plains?
- Highland Plains is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4454, in the Banana region.
- What is the average rent in Highland Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
- What schools are in Highland Plains?
- There are 2 schools serving Highland Plains on this page, including Injune P-10 State School, Bymount East 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 Injune, Simmie, Gunnewin, Beilba, Pony Hills.
- What is the population of Highland Plains?
- The population of Highland Plains is approximately 730 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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