Suburb Profile4101

Highgate Hill

Brisbane City Council · 2.5km south of Brisbane CBD

Median House
$2,370,000
Median Unit
$930,000
Population
7,207
Avg Land Size
420m²
From CBD
2.5km south
Proprietary ACRES Data

Highgate Hill Development Intelligence

ACRES Developer Demand Score
100/ 100
Very High
Development Sites
0
722 properties tracked
Active Enquiries
860
804 owners in network
Recorded Offers
0
Amalgamation Sites
0
Median Land Size
433 m²
Market Momentum
Rising

ACRES is actively tracking 722 properties in Highgate Hill, including 0 identified development sites. Buyer demand is currently very high — we're holding 860 active buyer enquiries and 0 recorded offers across our network here. The median tracked land holding is around 433 m².

Property Market Insights

Key market indicators and historical price trends for Highgate Hill

Annual Growth (Houses)
+13.0%
Annual Growth (Units)
+9.0%
Rental Yield (Houses)
2.7%
Rental Yield (Units)
4.3%
Avg. Days on Market
27
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
5-Year House Growth
+93%
5-Year Unit Growth
+82%
Market Demand
Very High

5-Year Median Price Trend

  • Houses
  • Units
202120222023202420252026$0$1600K$1.2M$1.8M$2.4M

Sources: CoreLogic, PropTrack, realestate.com.au. Prices reflect rolling 12-month median. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

About Highgate Hill

Highgate Hill is a charming inner-south suburb perched on a prominent ridge offering sweeping views of the Brisbane River, CBD skyline, and surrounding suburbs. The suburb blends heritage Queenslanders with modern development and benefits from proximity to West End's dining scene and South Bank's cultural precinct. Gladstone Road provides a lively local retail strip.

Development Potential

Moderate. The suburb's elevation and character overlays limit large-scale development, but sites along Gladstone Road and near the West End boundary attract medium-density development interest. River view sites command significant premiums.

Key Zoning: Character Residential, Low-Medium Density, Medium Density Residential

Growth Drivers

  • City and river view premiums
  • Inner-south lifestyle demand
  • West End spillover
  • Character home renovation market
  • South Bank proximity

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Living in Highgate Hill

Infrastructure

  • Gladstone Road retail strip
  • Near PA Hospital
  • Close to South Bank and West End
  • Highgate Hill State School
  • River views and lookouts

Transport

  • Bus routes on Gladstone Road
  • Close to South Brisbane train station
  • South East Busway access
  • Cycling to CBD
  • Walking distance to West End

Lifestyle

  • Sweeping CBD and river views
  • Gladstone Road cafes and shops
  • Close to West End dining
  • Heritage Queenslander character
  • Community-focused neighbourhood

Highgate Hill Location

Highgate Hill, 4101 · Brisbane City Council

What's Nearby in Highgate Hill

Schools, parks, transport, shopping and education within Highgate Hill and surrounds

Schools

  • West End State School
  • Brisbane State High School
  • Somerville House

Parks & Recreation

  • Highgate Hill Park
  • Hill End Terrace Reserve
  • Dornoch Terrace Lookout

Shopping

  • Boundary Street West End Precinct
  • Gladstone Road Cafes

Transport

  • South Brisbane Station
  • Dornoch Terrace Bus Route
  • West End Ferry Terminal

Universities & Colleges

  • Griffith University South Bank (nearby)

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Properties in Highgate Hill with development potential are selling for 30–100% above standard residential value. Find out if yours qualifies — no cost, no obligation.

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Median price data sourced from realestate.com.au (April 2025 – March 2026). Figures are indicative and based on recorded sales. Consult a licensed valuer for property-specific advice.