Hidden Valley is a suburb in Queensland, 685 km from Brisbane CBD, around 8 hours 5 minutes by car. Population is 879; the median age is 33 and the median household income is $111,124 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the middle range nationally. Population more than doubled from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $428 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,806. The area shows high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
Is Hidden Valley a good suburb?
Hidden Valley scores a C (41/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit and safety.
Car-dependent
Walkability 4/100 · 684.7 km · 483 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $770K
High crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 77/100
Mid-range socio-economic
SEIFA decile 6/10 · median age 33 · 879 residents
Liveability Rating
41 / 100 · Ranked #721 in QLDEach bar is Hidden Valley's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
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Our score
41 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataHidden Valley's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $770,000, about 3% below where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$770,000
In line with its 4 neighbours (median $767,750)
Based on 72 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 28 days — median across 19 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 7 sales $825K
- 4 bed 57 sales $770K
Land
$354,990
Based on 48 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Hidden Valley are currently listed at around $834,000 on average. Based on 14 houses listed in the past six months.
$834K
14 houses listed in the last 6 months.
14 of the suburb's 253 dwellings (5.5%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Hidden Valley rent for around $700 a week on average, based on 18 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$700/wk
18 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
18 rentals advertised against an estimated 107 rented homes (16.8%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $600/wk
- 11 bonds
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 202599 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 30% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4703.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$700/week ($36,000 a year) on a $834,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Hidden Valley safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Hidden Valley sits in the high band, with 28 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 154% on the prior year.
28 offences
154.5% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20246 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Hidden Valley is very car-dependent on foot — at 4/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Hidden Valley.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 3.2 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 3.0 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 0.8 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 19.5 min
- Span of service
- 13.8 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Hidden Valley.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 57%
- Premises covered
- 266
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Livingstone: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 4 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 3 different deciles — a narrow range, so the average describes the suburb closely.
Hidden Valley is home to 879 residents, with a median age of 33, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $111,000 a year, with unemployment at 1.7%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
879
Median Age
33
Median Household Income
$111,124/yr
Census Median Rent
$428/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,806/mo
Avg Household Size
2.8
Median Personal Income
$49,504/yr
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
Unoccupied Dwellings
12.6%
Total Dwellings
253
Owner-Occupier Rate
57.8%
Houses
92.9%
Rental Stress
20.0%
Mortgage Stress
19.5%
Work From Home
10.9%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 74.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 80.7%
- Employment Rate
- 60.8%
- Completed Year 12
- 30.9%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
6 residents (0.7%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
3.9% of residents (32) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (26).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 825 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,445 a year through Livingstone based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Livingstone
In the year to August 2026, 317 new dwellings were approved across Livingstone. That mix is 253 houses and 64 units. Approvals are up 97.1% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 444 to 1,810 homes
- In 2 to 5 years 259 to 1,120 homes
- In 5 to 10 years 21 to 50 homes
- In 10 years or more 152 to 600 homes
- No timeframe set 12 to 40 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (9 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Darumbal People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.
Air Quality
CLEANPM2.5 averaged 4.3 µg/m³ in 2025 — below the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³). 1 day exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
PM10 averaged 8.6 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 1.
From the Parkhurst (Rockhampton, Central Queensland) monitoring station, 25.8 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Pacific Heights, 8.0 kmHigh rainfall.
- Elevation
- 77 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 4.7 km
- 4.6 km to a named beach
- Annual rainfall
- 1,330 mm
- 89 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 1.8 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Ammonia (total) · Chlorine & compounds
EV adoption
In postcode 4703, 79 of 22,796 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.4% (545 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.7%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4703, 7,120 rooftop-solar systems totalling 44.1 MW have been installed since 2001, against 10,445 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 414 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
5 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 4703.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $770,000 this is $20,000 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Michelle Landry Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Michelle Landry | 44.2% | 55.8% | +0.8 |
| 2022 | Michelle Landry | 43.4% | 56.6% | -5.8 |
| 2019 | Michelle Landry | 37.6% | 62.4% | +11.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Nigel Hutton Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nigel Hutton LNP | 60.5% |
| 2020 | Brittany Lauga ALP | 55.6% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Hidden Valley
Is Hidden Valley a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Hidden Valley is high (77/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Hidden Valley?
Hidden Valley has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Hidden Valley a good place to live?
Hidden Valley has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (41/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Hidden Valley?
Hidden Valley, QLD had a population of 879 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Hidden Valley, QLD?
The postcode for Hidden Valley, QLD is 4703.
How far is Hidden Valley from Brisbane?
Hidden Valley is 685 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 483 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Hidden Valley?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Hidden Valley was $111,124 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Hidden Valley?
The median advertised rent in Hidden Valley is $700 a week for houses (18 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Hidden Valley?
The median age of residents in Hidden Valley was 33 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Hidden Valley walkable?
Hidden Valley scores 4/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Hidden Valley?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Hidden Valley (Parkhurst (Rockhampton, Central Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 4.3 µg/m³ and PM10 of 8.6 µg/m³. That puts Hidden Valley below the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Hidden Valley?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Hidden Valley, Pacific Heights (8 km away), 1,330 mm of rain a year over 89 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Hidden Valley?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Hidden Valley belong to?
Hidden Valley sits within the Livingstone local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Hidden Valley?
The average residential rates bill through Livingstone is $2,445 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Hidden Valley?
Across Livingstone, 317 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 97.1% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Hidden Valley in?
Hidden Valley sits within the federal Division of Capricornia, currently held by Michelle Landry (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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