Question 1

Is Highfields a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Highfields, QLD 4352, is a semi-rural township on the Darling Downs north of Toowoomba with an escarpment setting, tree-lined streets, rolling paddocks and many properties that enjoy a rural outlook. Housing mixes established brick family homes, newer estates and hobby farms, and the compact village centre provides cafes, shops and regular community markets alongside parks and lookouts. Road links along the New England Highway keep access straightforward while the suburb retains a relaxed country town feel.

About 8,568 people live in Highfields, the median age is 45 and most dwellings are owner-occupied. The community is weighted towards couple households, and the council is progressing the Central Highfields Masterplan with road and water upgrades, a cultural precinct including a community building and library, a designated police station site and a planned new school campus. That mix of space, local services and planned infrastructure will suit families and commuters who want more room and local amenities; whether it fits you depends on what you value in a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Highfields?

Accepted Answer

A median house in Highfields is currently $1,128,000, which is about 10.9 times a typical local household's annual income as recorded at the last Census (weekly household income $1,994 ? annual $103,688).

The average house rent of $740 a week would take roughly 37.1% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, which is a sizeable share. On these figures, buying sits well above what local households earned at the last Census, while renting would take a significant portion of a typical local household's income; whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Highfields a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Highfields climbed a strong 20.8% over the past 12 months, while the rent those houses earn rose a solid 9.6% in the same period. That means capital growth on the house side outpaced rental income growth this year, so the price change has been the stronger performer. Which of those movements matters more to you depends on whether you prioritise capital growth or rental income.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.13M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	20.8%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	29	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	23	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$740	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	9.6%	N/A

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