Highfields, QLD 4087
Quiet streets and a genuine community feel, a short drive from Toowoomba's centre.
- Small-town feel
- $408/wk Median
- 14.5% Renters
Highfields Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 14.6k
- Median age
- 42
- Median weekly rent
- $408
- To the CBD
- 14.6km
- Walkability
- 7.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Highfields Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Signature Spotlight
Regional Living
Highfields offers a genuinely different pace from Toowoomba's centre — more space, a stronger sense of community, and a median weekly rent of $408 that's noticeably kinder to the budget. Population sits at 14,582, with 14.5% renting rather than owning.
Around Highfields
Highfields Main Street
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Highfields Railway Precinct
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Available Rental Properties in Highfields
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Highfields
Real questions renters ask before moving to Highfields.
Is Highfields a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Highfields has a 14.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Highfields walkable?
Highfields carries a walkability score of 7.4/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
How much does it cost to rent in Highfields?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Highfields is $408. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $408 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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