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| Locality | Hillcrest |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Logan City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.6689 |
| Longitude | 153.02686 |
| Population | 5,603 |
| Density | 1750.9 /km² |
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Elevation | 56 m |
| Postcode | 4118 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 22 km south |
Hillcrest is a locality in the Logan City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,603. The locality covers an area of 3.2 km², giving a population density of about 1750.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 56 m above sea level. It lies approximately 22 km south of Brisbane. Hillcrest is located at 27.6689°S, 153.0269°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4118.
Hillcrest unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes, where the Queensland sun warms the rich, red earth. It lies 8.1 km south-east of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 132°T), and is situated 8.8 km south-south-west of Sunnybank Hills. Patches of native bush, resilient and scrubby, intersperse with the neat lines of suburban development, their leaves catching the light with a soft, dusty sheen. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry scent of eucalypt and sun-baked grass, a perfume unique to this corner of the Logan City region. Beyond the immediate residential sprawl, the land begins to swell and dip, hinting at the more rugged terrain that lies further afield, a subtle promise of exploration for those who venture beyond the paved roads.
The story of Hillcrest is one of gradual growth, built upon the foundational work of early settlers who saw potential in this fertile ground. While not a major agricultural hub, the surrounding areas have historically supported a mix of grazing and smaller-scale farming, the echoes of which can still be felt in the occasional weathered fence post or the enduring presence of mature trees that once marked property boundaries. The local economy today is largely driven by its residential character and its proximity to larger commercial centres, offering a quieter pace of life for its inhabitants. However, a distinctive feature of Hillcrest is its strong sense of community, fostered perhaps by the shared experience of living in a place that feels both connected to the wider urban sprawl and distinctively its own, a place where neighbours still wave from their verandahs.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Hillcrest, Queensland. 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 Hillcrest, in the Logan City local government area.
Detailed location data for Hillcrest includes the postcode (4118), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Logan 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 Hillcrest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |