Hillcrest, QLD 4118 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hillcrest is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4118, home to 6,268 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Logan local government area and roughly 23 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,268
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,573 /week
- Median personal income
- $769 /week
- Median family income
- $1,807 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Logan
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Logan - Beaudesert
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wright
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,532
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- St Bernardine's School (Regents Park)
- Regents Park State School
- Boronia Heights State School
- Yugumbir State School
- The Spot Academy (Parkinson)
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 56 bus stops
- Middle Rd at Wineglass Dr
- Middle Rd at Hillview Dr
- Greenbank RSL park 'n' ride
- Conifer St at Cosway St
- Middle Rd at Coronation Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 36 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
- 38 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, 21.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 70.0% of the 3,306 resolvable premises in Hillcrest. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 18.4%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 70.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 11.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 54,347 across the Logan LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 27,910 theft, 6,026 violent offences, 5,692 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hillcrest?
Hillcrest (QLD 4118) had 6,268 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Logan local government area.
What is the median rent in Hillcrest?
The median advertised rent in Hillcrest is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hillcrest?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Hillcrest covering catholic, government, independent sectors. Nearest include: St Bernardine's School (Regents Park) (0.9 km), Regents Park State School (1.2 km), Boronia Heights State School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hillcrest?
Hillcrest is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (70% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hillcrest?
Across the surrounding area, 54,347 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (27,910), violent (6,026), vehicle theft (5,692). 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 Hillcrest?
In Hillcrest, 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 (21.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Hillcrest?
56 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hillcrest centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 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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