Highgate Hill

QLD 4101 • Greater Brisbane

6,229
Population (2021)
$49,036
Median Income
1.18 km²
Area
60m
Elevation

About Highgate Hill

Highgate Hill is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in Queensland, located within the Brisbane (City) area. With a population of 6,229 and a median income of $49,036, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.18 km² at an elevation of 60m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Brisbane.

Part of Greater Brisbane, the suburb enjoys a subtropical climate and relaxed Queensland lifestyle. Residents have access to local amenities, parks, and good transport connections to the CBD. Highgate Hill offers an attractive blend of urban convenience and laid-back living.

Highgate Hill falls under postcode 4101 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South Brisbane electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4101
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Inner South
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.49°, 153.02°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
1.18 km²
Elevation
60m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,376
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,194
Census 2021
6,229
0.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,908
Income 2021
$49,036
29.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,853
Born Overseas 2,089

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 224
  • 2. Greece 169
  • 3. New Zealand 153
  • 4. Vietnam 133
  • 5. China 121
  • 6. India 108
  • 7. Sri Lanka 67
  • 8. United States 61
  • 9. Taiwan 55
  • 10. Hong Kong 52
  • 11. Germany 48
  • 12. Philippines 42
  • 13. Malaysia 38
  • 14. South Korea 34
  • 15. Japan 32

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,856
Australian 1,502
Irish 905
Scottish 668
Chinese 427
Greek 410
German 349
Italian 240
Vietnamese 183
Indian 147

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,395
Both parents born in Australia
2,491
Both parents born overseas
960
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
52.8%
Christianity
29.8%
Buddhism
4.3%
Hinduism
2.1%
Islam
1.6%
Sikhism
0.6%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
143 (2.3%)
5-14 years
614 (9.9%)
15-19 years
423 (6.8%)
20-24 years
568 (9.1%)
25-34 years
1,146 (18.4%)
35-44 years
907 (14.6%)
45-54 years
929 (14.9%)
55-64 years
711 (11.4%)
65-74 years
436 (7.0%)
75-84 years
231 (3.7%)
85+ years
115 (1.8%)

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