Hillcrest, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Hillcrest QLD is 6,268 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hillcrest is $769 per week ($39,988 per year). Median rent in Hillcrest is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Hillcrest has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Hillcrest has a population density of 1,919 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hillcrest is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (40.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hillcrest is $1,532.

Population
6,268
Census 2021
Median income
$769/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
33years
Census 2021

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

Hillcrest vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Hillcrest is $769 a week, 3% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 701st of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $30 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 22.3% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 33, 9 years younger 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.
MeasureHillcrestTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$769/wk$747/wk +3%$766/wk
Household income$1,573/wk$1,593/wk −1%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$320/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,532/mo$1,625/mo −6%$1,733/mo
Median age3342 −9 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.3%20.4% +1.8 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 Hillcrest, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Hillcrest Population

6,268 residents at the 2021 Census.

Hillcrest Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$769/wk
$39,988 per year
Ranked 4,151 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
33years
5 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,532/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Hillcrest Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,573/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 22.3%

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

Median rent in Hillcrest against your income

About $6,816 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,223/wk
Rent share 22.3%

Hillcrest Schools

9
schools nearby
5
government
959
avg ICSEA score
5,204
total students
St Bernardine's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 712 students
1035
ICSEA
Yugumbir State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 959 students
968
ICSEA
Indie School, Logan Independent
Secondary · 9-12 · 586 students
955
ICSEA
Regents Park State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 600 students
954
ICSEA
Browns Plains State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,185 students
943
ICSEA
Browns Plains State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 597 students
934
ICSEA
Boronia Heights State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 565 students
925
ICSEA
Indie School, Logan - Browns Plains Campus Independent
Secondary
Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South (Parkinson Campus) Independent
Secondary

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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Hillcrest Map

Hillcrest, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Hillcrest, Queensland: 27.6690°S, 153.0272°E

Hillcrest Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (9)

People in Hillcrest

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (3,109) Female 50.4% (3,156)

Population Density

1,919
people per km²
6,268 people · 3.3 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,807
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

New Zealand
7.4%
India
3.2%
England
2.6%
Philippines
2.2%
Fiji
1.3%
China
1.2%
Vietnam
0.8%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
2.2%
Mandarin
2.0%
Vietnamese
1.6%
Hindi
1.4%
Tagalog
1.1%
Samoan
1.0%
Urdu
0.8%

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

Ancestry

English
31.0%
Australian
30.0%
Scottish
8.0%
Irish
6.9%
German
4.6%
Indian
4.2%
Chinese
3.8%
Australian Aboriginal
3.8%
Maori
3.7%
Filipino
3.2%
Samoan
2.3%

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
40.9%
Catholic
16.4%
Not stated
7.5%
Anglican
6.8%
Christian (other)
4.9%
Islam
3.7%
Other religions
2.7%
Baptist
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
41.2% 2,006
Separated
4.2% 205
Divorced
9.6% 467
Widowed
4.0% 196
Never married
41.0% 1,995

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.9%
Couple: no children
20.6%
Couple: no children under 15
13.5%
One parent: children under 15
11.9%
One parent: no children under 15
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
21.7%
2 persons
30.6%
3 persons
20.0%
4 persons
16.3%
5 persons
6.5%
6+ persons
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Hillcrest

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,156 occupied private dwellings in Hillcrest at the 2021 Census, 39.2% were rented, 17.6% owned outright and 41.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.3% 7 dwellings
Owned outright
17.6% 379 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.2% 888 dwellings
Rented
39.2% 846 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 34 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
83.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
13.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.1%
2 bedrooms
7.4%
3 bedrooms
53.9%
4 bedrooms
33.2%
5 bedrooms
3.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.0%
$300-$449/mo
2.3%
$450-$599/mo
1.0%
$600-$799/mo
1.9%
$800-$999/mo
5.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
34.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.3%
1 vehicle
33.6%
2 vehicles
42.0%
3 vehicles
13.6%
4+ vehicles
6.5%

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

Work, income and education in Hillcrest

Employment

Employed full-time
42.1% 1,826 people
Employed part-time
20.3% 880 people
Unemployed
4.7% 205 people
Not in labour force
32.9% 1,428 people

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

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
18.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.0%
Professionals
16.2%
Clerical & Administrative
12.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.9%
Labourers
9.1%
Managers
8.6%
Sales Workers
7.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.6%
$4,000+/wk
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
4.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
14.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.2%
$3,500+/wk
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.2%
Did not go to work
9.9%
Car (passenger)
5.2%
Bus
3.2%
Truck
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.0%
Walked only
0.9%
Train
0.5%
Other
0.4%
Bicycle
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.9%

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

Certificate III/IV
47.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.6%
Bachelor Degree
20.3%
Postgraduate Degree
5.2%
Certificate I/II
3.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.6%
Engineering
18.8%
Society & Culture
16.3%
Health
10.8%
Education
8.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.5%
Architecture & Building
7.5%
Information Technology
3.8%
Creative Arts
2.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.1%
Secondary: Government
23.5%
Vocational Education
12.3%
Pre-school
10.3%
Primary: Catholic
7.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.1%
Secondary: Catholic
3.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.0%

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
87.2%
Has need for assistance
6.9%
Need for assistance not stated
6.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
687
Asthma
262
Arthritis
211
Diabetes
171
Heart disease
123
Lung condition
112
Kidney disease
72
Stroke
66
Cancer
65
Dementia
32

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.3% 563
Did not provide
87.7% 3,997

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
9.1% 417
Not a volunteer
90.9% 4,152

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
2.2% 103
Never served
97.7% 4,483

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.5%
1 child
16.2%
2 children
27.6%
3 children
16.2%
4 children
6.2%
5+ children
2.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
39
1961: 1970
98
1971: 1980
126
1981: 1990
204
1991: 2000
303
2001: 2010
571
2011: 2015
344
2016
49
2017
38
2018
49
2019
70
2020
14
2021
10

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

Population Mobility

17.0%
moved in the last year
46.0%
moved in the last 5 years
6.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,851
Moved from QLD
772
Moved: same area (SA2)
95
Moved from NSW
41
Moved from overseas
28
Moved from VIC
7
Moved from NT
3
Moved from ACT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.6%
5: 14 hours
28.1%
15: 29 hours
11.1%
30+ hours
8.2%
Did not do domestic work
33.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.7%
Step family: no other children
11.1%
Blended family: no other children
6.5%
Intact family: other children present
1.2%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Gatton
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North Booval
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Goodna
Income: $634/wk Rent: $300/wk $50/wk less rent
New Auckland
Income: $860/wk Rent: $300/wk $50/wk less rent
Mirani
Income: $794/wk Rent: $325/wk $25/wk less rent
Glenvale
Income: $827/wk Rent: $340/wk $10/wk less rent

Suburbs near Hillcrest

The closest suburb to Hillcrest is Regents Park (Qld), 1.7 km away.

Regents Park (Qld)
1.7 km away · income $798/wk · rent $380/wk
Boronia Heights
2.3 km away · income $718/wk · rent $350/wk
Forestdale
2.6 km away · income $882/wk · rent $500/wk
Browns Plains (Qld)
2.8 km away · income $681/wk · rent $350/wk
Parkinson
2.9 km away · income $845/wk · rent $450/wk
Drewvale
3.6 km away · income $833/wk · rent $460/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hillcrest

What is the population of Hillcrest QLD?

The population of Hillcrest QLD is 6,268 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,919 people per km². Hillcrest is ranked #1,245 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hillcrest?

The median personal income in Hillcrest QLD is $769 per week, or $39,988 per year. The median household income is $1,573 per week. Family income is $1,807 per week. Hillcrest is ranked #4,151 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hillcrest?

Median rent in Hillcrest QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 22.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Hillcrest ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hillcrest?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hillcrest QLD is $1,532. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hillcrest?

The median age in Hillcrest QLD is 33 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hillcrest a good suburb to live in?

Hillcrest is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 6,268. The median income is $769/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.3% 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: 31338. All dollar figures in AUD.