Highgate Hill, QLD 4101 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Highgate Hill is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4101, home to 6,229 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 2 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,229
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,937 /week
- Median personal income
- $943 /week
- Median family income
- $2,635 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane Inner City
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Griffith
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,376
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- West End State School
- Brisbane State High School
- Hubbard's School (Milton)
- St Laurence's College (South Brisbane)
- Somerville House (South Brisbane)
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 65 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 train stops, 5 ferry stops, 139 bus stops
- Boundary at Whynot Street Hail 'n' Ride
- Boundary at Granville Street Hail 'n' Ride
- Boundary near Bristol Street Hail 'n' Ride
- West End ferry terminal
- South Bank station, platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 116 cafés
- 175 restaurants
- 47 pubs and bars
- 82 parks and reserves
- 44 gyms and fitness centres
- 7 libraries
- 27 supermarkets
- 33 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 3.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 98.9% of the 95 resolvable premises in Highgate Hill. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 98.9%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 1.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Highgate Hill?
Highgate Hill (QLD 4101) had 6,229 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Highgate Hill?
The median advertised rent in Highgate Hill is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Highgate Hill?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Highgate Hill covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: West End State School (0.4 km), Brisbane State High School (0.9 km), Hubbard's School (Milton) (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Highgate Hill?
Highgate Hill is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (98.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Highgate Hill?
Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Highgate Hill?
In Highgate Hill, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Highgate Hill?
152 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Highgate Hill centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 65 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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