Average rent in Highgate Hill, QLD — 2026

Highgate Hill is part of the Brisbane council area and sits 2km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 6,372 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $380/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 50% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$380/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,372

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Brisbane
2 km
Households renting
50%
Separate houses
39%
Flats / apartments
57%
Born overseas
34%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Highgate Hill

Rent in Highgate Hill sits near the Queensland median ($359/week at the 2021 Census), with the typical renter paying $380/week. What stands out is the renter share — 50% of households here rent, which is well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. The housing mix tells the story: about 39% separate houses and 57% flats, the kind of transitional density you see in suburbs where new builds have layered in over older stock. Population is around 6,372, median age 37, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 34% of residents were born overseas. The suburb sits 2km from Brisbane, and renter turnover here tends to run higher than in nearby owner-heavy areas at similar price points.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Highgate Hill?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Highgate Hill, QLD was $380. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Highgate Hill rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Highgate Hill sat at $380 — 6% above the state average. The suburb is 2km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (39% separate houses, 57% flats here).
Which suburbs near Highgate Hill have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Highgate Hill's $380/week (ABS 2021) include Greenslopes, Coopers Plains, Yarrabilba. Newmarket, Capalaba, Corinda sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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