Get a property report and suburb profile for any property in Highland Park

Highland Park is an established, mainly residential suburb on the Gold Coast inland fringe, characterised by leafy streets, generous blocks and a mix of mid-century houses and newer townhouse infill. It is home to 6,576 people, has a median age of 42 and a strong family presence, with couple families (with and without children) making up about four in five families. Most homes are owner-occupied (82.1%), which contributes to a settled, low-density feel.

Everyday life centres on neighbourhood parks, sporting fields and a modest local shopping strip, with regular bus services and easy road access to larger shopping and employment centres. The suburb is part of an on-demand transport trial linking residents to Nerang station and nearby centres, and recent intersection works have reconfigured approaches and upgraded bicycle treatments and signs. Elevated pockets pick up hinterland breezes, so Highland Park feels suburban while remaining connected to coastal amenities.

Houses in Highland Park sit well above what local households were earning at the last Census. The median house price of $1,270,000 is about 15.2 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (weekly income $1,609 × 52). Renting a house at around $888 a week would take about 55% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, which is a large share. If you're renting, that rent share is the immediate figure to watch; if you're looking to buy, the price multiple is the key measure.

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

House values in Highland Park climbed 22.4% over the past year, a strong rise in what a house here is worth. Over the same period house rents edged down 1.3%, a slight fall in the income those properties would earn from tenants.

For someone weighing Highland Park as an investment, the figures show capital growth has been the stronger performer this year while rental income eased slightly; which of those outcomes matters most will depend on your own goals and circumstances.

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.