Highvale, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Highvale QLD is 1,979 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Highvale is $992 per week ($51,584 per year). Median rent in Highvale is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). Highvale has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Highvale has a population density of 75 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Highvale is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Thai. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Highvale is $2,600.

Population
1,979
Census 2021
Median income
$992/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$425/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Highvale vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Highvale is $992 a week, 33% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 187th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $425 a week, $105 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 13.5% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 44, 2 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureHighvaleTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$992/wk$747/wk +33%$766/wk
Household income$3,143/wk$1,593/wk +97%$1,637/wk
Rent$425/wk$320/wk +33%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,600/mo$1,625/mo +60%$1,733/mo
Median age4442 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income13.5%20.4% −6.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Highvale, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Highvale Population

1,979 residents at the 2021 Census.

Highvale Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$992/wk
$51,584 per year
Ranked 1,270 of 14,663
Median Rent
$425/wk
$1,842 per month
Ranked 1,459 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,600/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Highvale Rent Prices & Affordability

14% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $3,143/wk
Median rent $425/wk
Rent to income 13.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Highvale against your income

About $13,620 a month
Median rent $425/wk
Left after rent $2,718/wk
Rent share 13.5%

Highvale Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1044
avg ICSEA score
36
total students
Mount Nebo State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 36 students
1044
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Highvale Map

Highvale, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Highvale, Queensland: 27.3735°S, 152.8105°E

Highvale Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Highvale

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (984) Female 50.3% (994)

Population Density

75
people per km²
1,979 people · 26.2 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,270
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
9.9%
New Zealand
3.1%
South Africa
1.1%
United States of America
0.8%
Netherlands
0.7%
Scotland
0.7%
Zimbabwe
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Thai
0.5%
Afrikaans
0.4%
Urdu
0.4%
Malayalam
0.4%
Polish
0.4%
Mandarin
0.3%
German
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
48.2%
Australian
38.2%
Irish
15.7%
Scottish
13.1%
German
5.5%
Dutch
2.9%
Italian
2.3%
Indian
1.4%
New Zealander
1.2%
South African
1.1%
Welsh
1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
44.8%
Catholic
18.2%
Anglican
14.5%
Uniting Church
5.1%
Christian (other)
4.0%
Not stated
3.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.1%
Baptist
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
63.8% 1,002
Separated
1.3% 20
Divorced
5.7% 89
Widowed
2.1% 33
Never married
27.2% 427

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
46.4%
Couple: no children under 15
24.9%
Couple: no children
23.9%
One parent: no children under 15
2.6%
One parent: children under 15
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
8.3%
2 persons
33.7%
3 persons
16.3%
4 persons
26.3%
5 persons
11.3%
6+ persons
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Highvale

Housing Tenure

Of the 619 occupied private dwellings in Highvale at the 2021 Census, 4.4% were rented, 35.5% owned outright and 58.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.9% 12 dwellings
Owned outright
35.5% 220 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
58.0% 359 dwellings
Rented
4.4% 27 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.9%
2 bedrooms
2.4%
3 bedrooms
16.9%
4 bedrooms
52.0%
5 bedrooms
19.4%
6+ bedrooms
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.9%
$600-$799/mo
1.9%
$800-$999/mo
4.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
26.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
12.2%
2 vehicles
47.5%
3 vehicles
22.4%
4+ vehicles
18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Highvale

Employment

Employed full-time
41.3% 593 people
Employed part-time
21.7% 312 people
Unemployed
3.6% 52 people
Not in labour force
33.4% 479 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
37.7%
Managers
22.7%
Clerical & Administrative
11.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.3%
Community & Personal Service
9.5%
Sales Workers
4.3%
Labourers
1.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
1.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.5%
$300-$399/wk
0.7%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
1.4%
$650-$799/wk
2.6%
$800-$999/wk
4.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.6%
$4,000+/wk
36.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.8%
$1-$149/wk
6.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
1.8%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
5.5%
$800-$999/wk
7.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.4%
$3,500+/wk
10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.0%
Did not go to work
20.3%
Car (passenger)
5.3%
Train
3.1%
Walked only
1.5%
Truck
1.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.0%
Other
1.0%
Bicycle
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
76.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
37.6%
Certificate III/IV
22.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.9%
Postgraduate Degree
12.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.6%
Certificate I/II
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.1%
Engineering
17.5%
Society & Culture
13.6%
Health
13.4%
Education
7.6%
Architecture & Building
6.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.0%
Information Technology
4.9%
Creative Arts
3.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.8%
Agriculture & Environment
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
16.3%
Secondary: Government
15.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
8.2%
Vocational Education
8.0%
Secondary: Catholic
7.3%
Pre-school
6.9%
Primary: Catholic
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
94.7%
Has need for assistance
2.7%
Need for assistance not stated
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
187
Asthma
89
Arthritis
70
Heart disease
49
Diabetes
39
Cancer
36
Lung condition
31
Stroke
12
Kidney disease
10
Dementia
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.0% 230
Did not provide
85.0% 1,305

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.9% 319
Not a volunteer
79.1% 1,205

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 4
Current ADF: Reserves
0.7% 10
Previously served
5.1% 79
Never served
93.9% 1,442

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.7%
1 child
6.1%
2 children
37.1%
3 children
19.0%
4 children
6.5%
5+ children
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
4
1961: 1970
29
1971: 1980
35
1981: 1990
53
1991: 2000
83
2001: 2010
158
2011: 2015
49
2017
6
2018
8
2019
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

12.4%
moved in the last year
37.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,685
Moved from QLD
156
Moved: same area (SA2)
40
Moved from overseas
17
Moved from VIC
11
Moved from NSW
11
Moved from ACT
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.7%
5: 14 hours
34.4%
15: 29 hours
17.1%
30+ hours
13.0%
Did not do domestic work
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
92.1%
Step family: no other children
6.0%
Blended family: no other children
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $858/wk Rent: $350/wk $75/wk less rent
Camp Mountain
Income: $913/wk Rent: $390/wk $35/wk less rent
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Income: $907/wk Rent: $413/wk $12/wk less rent
Craiglie
Income: $819/wk Rent: $420/wk $5/wk less rent
Barcaldine
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Mount Lofty
Income: $965/wk Rent: $340/wk $85/wk less rent
Hay Point
Income: $875/wk Rent: $350/wk $75/wk less rent

Suburbs near Highvale

The closest suburb to Highvale is Samford Valley, 5.8 km away.

Samford Valley
5.8 km away · income $1,029/wk · rent $660/wk
Camp Mountain
7.0 km away · income $913/wk · rent $390/wk
Ferny Hills
11.6 km away · income $957/wk · rent $448/wk
Upper Kedron
12.0 km away · income $1,238/wk · rent $455/wk
Ferny Grove
12.1 km away · income $908/wk · rent $400/wk
Cashmere
12.8 km away · income $1,020/wk · rent $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highvale

What is the population of Highvale QLD?

The population of Highvale QLD is 1,979 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 75 people per km². Highvale is ranked #3,047 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Highvale?

The median personal income in Highvale QLD is $992 per week, or $51,584 per year. The median household income is $3,143 per week. Family income is $3,270 per week. Highvale is ranked #1,270 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Highvale?

Median rent in Highvale QLD is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). Rent represents 13.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Highvale ranks #1,459 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Highvale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Highvale QLD is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Highvale?

The median age in Highvale QLD is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Highvale a good suburb to live in?

Highvale is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,979. The median income is $992/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31336. All dollar figures in AUD.