Highgate Hill, QLD 4169
A well-connected Brisbane pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $380/wk Median
- 49.7% Renters
Highgate Hill Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 6.4k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $380
- To the CBD
- 2.1km
- Walkability
- 9.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Highgate Hill Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Highgate Hill for the balance it strikes — close enough to Brisbane's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 49.7% of the suburb's 6,372 residents rent.
Around Highgate Hill
Highgate Hill Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Highgate Hill Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Highgate Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Highgate Hill
Real questions renters ask before moving to Highgate Hill.
Is Highgate Hill walkable?
Highgate Hill carries a walkability score of 9.8/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
Is Highgate Hill a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Highgate Hill has a 49.7% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How far is Highgate Hill from the Brisbane CBD?
Highgate Hill is approximately 2km from the Brisbane CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
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