Highvale QLD 4520
Highvale sits 31 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 53 minutes by car. Census data records 1,979 residents with a median age of 44 and a median household income of $163,436 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 20% nationally. Population grew 12.1% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $425 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,600. The area shows high bushfire risk. Walkability is low.
Is Highvale a good suburb?
Highvale scores a B (59/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on community, weaker on safety.
Some car dependence
Walkability 10/100 · 30.6 km · 53 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $1.86M
High bushfire risk
Fire 72/100 · Crime 13/100
Very advantaged
SEIFA decile 10/10 · median age 44 · 1,979 residents
Liveability Rating
59 / 100 · Ranked #354 in QLDEach bar is Highvale'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.
How do you rate the liveability in Highvale?
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Our score
59 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataHighvale's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $1.86 million, roughly 14% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$1,858,550
In line with its 4 neighbours (median $1,900,000)
Based on 30 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 56 days — median across 9 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 4 bed 13 sales $1.78M
- 5 bed 12 sales $2.03M
Land
$1,652,000
Based on only 5 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Typically sold in 28 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
Is Highvale safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Highvale sits in the low band, with 5 incidents recorded in 2025.
5 offences
Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20248 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
Highvale is very car-dependent on foot — at 10/100, 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.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Highvale.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 74%
- Premises covered
- 631
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
Moreton Bay: 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 2 different deciles — a narrow range, so the average describes the suburb closely.
Highvale is home to about 2,000 residents, with a median age of 44, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $163,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.4%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
1,979
Median Age
44
Median Household Income
$163,436/yr
Census Median Rent
$425/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,600/mo
Avg Household Size
3.1
Median Personal Income
$51,584/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Unoccupied Dwellings
4.4%
Total Dwellings
619
Owner-Occupier Rate
95.5%
Houses
96.4%
Rental Stress
13.5%
Mortgage Stress
19.1%
Work From Home
36.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 75.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 93.3%
- Employment Rate
- 64.4%
- Completed Year 12
- 54.1%
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.
19 residents (1.0%) 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.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 1,899 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
23% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (230 of 1,015).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,577 a year through Moreton Bay based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Moreton Bay
In the year to August 2026, 6,996 new dwellings were approved across Moreton Bay. That mix is 4,852 houses and 2,144 units. Approvals are up 48.6% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 39 to 120 homes
- Within 2 years 10 to 40 homes
- In 10 years or more 29 to 80 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 Turrbal People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. No native title claim is currently registered here, so the last registered claimant remains the Aboriginal party.
Air Quality
CLEANPM2.5 averaged 4.6 µg/m³ in 2025 — below the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³).
PM10 averaged 13.4 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.74 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 0 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Deagon (South East Queensland) monitoring station, 23.8 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Ipswich, 27.1 km- Elevation
- 100 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 23.5 km
- Near high-voltage lines
- 4.2% of addresses
- 30 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
- Annual rainfall
- —
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
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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.
EV adoption
In postcode 4520, 323 of 13,219 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.9% (381 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 5.3%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4520, 4,693 rooftop-solar systems totalling 33.7 MW have been installed since 2001. 301 went up in the last year.
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
12 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 4520.
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 $1,858,550 this is $1,108,550 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 Ali France Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ali France | 56.0% | 44.0% | +7.7 |
| 2022 | Peter Dutton | 48.3% | 51.7% | -2.9 |
| 2019 | Peter Dutton | 45.4% | 54.6% | +3.0 |
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 Nikki Boyd Australian Labor Party (State of Queensland)
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nikki Boyd ALP | 50.7% |
| 2020 | Nikki Boyd ALP | 56.7% |
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.
Looking at a specific address in Highvale?
Every figure above is a suburb average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 1,979 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Highvale
Is Highvale a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Highvale is low (13/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Highvale?
Highvale has a high recorded bushfire history (72/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Highvale a good place to live?
Highvale has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of B (59/100), 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 Highvale?
Highvale, QLD had a population of 1,979 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Highvale, QLD?
The postcode for Highvale, QLD is 4520.
How far is Highvale from Brisbane?
Highvale is 31 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 53 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Highvale?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Highvale was $163,436 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 Highvale?
There are too few current rental listings in Highvale for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $425, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Highvale?
The median age of residents in Highvale was 44 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Highvale at risk of bushfire?
Highvale has a high recorded bushfire history (72/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is Highvale walkable?
Highvale scores 10/100 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 Highvale?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Highvale (Deagon (South East Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 4.6 µg/m³ and PM10 of 13.4 µg/m³. That puts Highvale below the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Highvale?
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 Highvale belong to?
Highvale sits within the Moreton Bay local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Highvale?
The average residential rates bill through Moreton Bay is $1,577 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Highvale?
Across Moreton Bay, 6,996 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 48.6% 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 Highvale in?
Highvale sits within the federal Division of Dickson, currently held by Ali France (Australian Labor Party).
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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
- 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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