Highgate Hill, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Highgate Hill, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Highgate Hill |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.4879 |
| Longitude | 153.01799 |
| Population | 6,083 |
| Density | 4827.8 /km² |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Elevation | 52 m |
| Postcode | 4101 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 2 km south-southwest |
Highgate Hill is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,083. The locality covers an area of 1.3 km², giving a population density of about 4827.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 52 m above sea level. It lies approximately 2 km south-southwest of Brisbane. Highgate Hill is located at 27.4879°S, 153.0180°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4101.
Highgate Hill rises from the Brisbane River's southern bank, a distinct eminence in the urban sprawl. It lies 2.1 km south-south-west of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 202°T), and is situated 12.3 km north-north-west of Sunnybank Hills. Its slopes, once cloaked in eucalypt forest, now host a vibrant mosaic of Queenslander homes, their tin roofs glinting like scattered scales under the generous Queensland sun. The air here carries a particular scent, a blend of blooming jacaranda in springtime and the faint, ever-present tang of the nearby harbour. Streets twist and turn, following the natural contours of the land, creating a charmingly irregular pattern that rewards the curious traveller with unexpected vistas of the cityscape below.
The history of Highgate Hill is etched into its very architecture and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Originally part of the traditional lands of the Turrbal people, its development accelerated with Brisbane's expansion, becoming a desirable residential precinct during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The distinctive terraced housing that clings to some of its steeper inclines speaks of a time when land was at a premium and ingenious solutions were found to maximise its use. Today, Highgate Hill hums with a quiet energy, a blend of established families and younger generations drawn to its leafy avenues and proximity to the city's pulse, its local economy supported by a mix of small businesses and the constant flow of professionals commuting to the central business district.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Highgate Hill, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Highgate Hill, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Highgate Hill includes the postcode (4101), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Highgate Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |