Highvale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,979
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Highvale.
The postcode for Highvale is 4520 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Highvale (4520) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.
Highvale has roughly 1,979 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Highvale 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.
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 2 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Highvale's population at 1,979, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 8% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,979
Median age
44
Family households
90%
Lone person
8%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$488/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$425/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
1,979
Median age: 44
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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 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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Highvale.
Local schools for Highvale
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Government School Catchment
Mount Nebo State School
Samford State School
Non-Government Schools
Samford Valley Steiner School
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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 Highvale.
- What is the Highvale postcode?
- Highvale is in the 4520 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Highvale?
- Highvale is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4520. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Highvale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $488, for units it's $425.
- What schools are in Highvale?
- There are 3 schools serving Highvale on this page, including Mount Nebo State School, Samford Valley Steiner School, Samford State School.
- How walkable is Highvale?
- Highvale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Highvale?
- Highvale is close to Mount Nebo, Wights Mountain, Jollys Lookout, Cedar Creek, Samford.
- What is the population of Highvale?
- The population of Highvale is approximately 1,979 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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