Lockyer Valley Regional Council
Hirstglen
Hirstglen at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
77
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Hirstglen.
Hirstglen (4359) sits in the Lockyer Valley region of Queensland.
Hirstglen has roughly 77 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Hirstglen 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 5 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hirstglen's population at 77, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
77
Median age
50
Family households
71%
Lone person
10%
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)
$255/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$365/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
77
Median age: 50
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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 Lockyer Valley 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.
3,562
total offences in 2026 across the Lockyer Valley 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
Education
Schools in Hirstglen.
Local schools for Hirstglen
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Government School Catchment
Pilton State School
Mount Sylvia State School
Emu Creek 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 Hirstglen.
- What is the Hirstglen postcode?
- Hirstglen is in the 4359 postcode, in QLD, in the Lockyer Valley Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hirstglen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $255, for units it's $365.
- What schools are in Hirstglen?
- There are 5 schools serving Hirstglen on this page, including Pilton State School, Mount Sylvia State School, Emu Creek State School.
- How walkable is Hirstglen?
- Hirstglen has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hirstglen?
- Hirstglen is close to West Haldon, Black Duck Creek, Junction View, Pilton, Upper Pilton.
- What is the population of Hirstglen?
- Hirstglen has approximately 77 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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