Opportunity: Highgate Hill
Inner-city suburb with river and city views, historic residences, and easy access to events, vibrant local markets and parks.
Central and accessible
- Two kilometres from Brisbane’s Central Business District (CBD)
- Frequent bus services including the 196 BUZ
- Easy connections to South Bank and Dutton Park railway stations
- Excellent access to West End and South Brisbane
- Convenient pedestrian, cycle and bus access to the University of Queensland
Local trends
- Historical homes
- Apartments with river and CBD views
- Pockets of shops and cafés
- Secret laneways and staircases
- Mix of professionals and students
Precincts
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- Dornoch Terrace – Highgate Hill’s premier address with a mixture of old and new
- Gladstone Road – main business area with shops and cafés
Driving opportunity
Population growth
Generating additional demand for goods and services
- Expected to grow more than 1% biennially
- More than 51.5% of the working age population under 35
Development activity
Bringing more people to live and work in the area
- The Highgate - 31 three-bedroom and penthouse residences at Dornoch Terrace
- Sanna - full floor apartments at 138 Dornoch Terrace
Infrastructure projects
New roads, transit, schools, hospitals and other major infrastructure projects create opportunities for business
- Pedestrian safety upgrades along Gladstone Road
Talented people
Access to a skilled workforce
- 42% with bachelor degree level of education (compared to 32% for Brisbane Local Government Area)
Who has taken the opportunity?
- Shed 41 Café and Galleria opened in a former upholstery store at the corner of Gloucester and Mabel Streets (2018)
- Vvaldmeer chose Gladstone Road for its German-inspired café (2017)
- Lifecycle Garage and Bespoke relocated to Gladstone Road to focus on bike repairs and custom builds (2017)
Planning frameworks
More information
- For detailed statistical information, access a Highgate Hill report via Brisbane Community Profiles
- Contact Brisbane Marketing’s Investment Attraction team
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