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Queensland · Postcode 4211
Highland Park postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 68 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Highland Park at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Highland Park ranks: rents are among the top 10% in QLD.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Highland Park vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Highland Park | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,609 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $430 +QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,800 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Highland Park is a locality 68 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4211. It falls within the Gold Coast region. The local government area is Gold Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Highland Park has a population of 6,576 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,609, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 168 (2.6% of residents).
Housing in Highland Park includes a median weekly rent of $430, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800, with 2,373 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Highland Park scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Highland Park is served by William Duncan State School.
Highland Park is part of the Nerang statistical area in Queensland.
Highland Park details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4211 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 6,576 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,609/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $722/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $430 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,800 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 3.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1676/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,373 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 168 (2.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -28.014167 |
| Longitude | 153.334167 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 68 km |
| Region (SA4) | Gold Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Nerang |
| Local Government | Gold Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Moncrieff |
| State Electorate | Theodore |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,189 (18.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 697 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,609 (24.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,734 (26.4%) |
| 65+ years | 1,345 (20.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 688 (10.5%) |
| Asthma | 574 (8.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 287 (4.4%) |
| Diabetes | 283 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 228 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 147 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 29 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 61 (2.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 731 (31.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 947 (40.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 601 (25.7%) |
Schools in Highland Park
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Highland Park. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Highland Park
Same Postcode (4211)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.