Hillcrest, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Hillcrest is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 5,603. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

5,603 Population 2/sq mi density

184 ft Elevation 56 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

30.5 in Annual Rain

Australia / Brisbane Timezone

$25,992 Median Income

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$25,992 median income, 6.3% unemployment

Affordability

2.4 / 5.0

$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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About Hillcrest

Hillcrest is a western suburb in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Hillcrest had a population of 6,268 people.

People

Population5,603

Median Age33.0 yrs

Density2/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$25,992

Per Capita$25,992

Unemployment6.3%

Housing

Home Value$197,200

Rent$986

Ownership60.0%

Housing Units2,241

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)

Rain30.5 in/yr

Sunny Days337/yr

Elevation184 ft (56 m)

Population	5,603
Population Density	2 / sq mi
Elevation	184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates	-27.6686°, 153.0261°
Timezone	Australia/Brisbane
Country	🇦🇺 Australia
State / Province	Queensland
Average Temperature	68°F (20°C)
January Average	75°F (24°C)
July Average	60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation	30.5 inches (774 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income	$25,992
Median Age	33.0 years

About Hillcrest

Hillcrest is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 5,603. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Hillcrest has a population of 5,603 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 3,684.9 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,603

Total Population

People / sq mi

33.0yrs

Median Age

15% below Australia avg

3,684.9mi²

Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hillcrest vs Australia Average

The median household income in Hillcrest is $25,992, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,992 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $500, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 532 business establishments.

Income: Hillcrest vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$25,992
	65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income	$25,992
Avg Weekly Wage	$500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	6.3%
	75% above Australia avg

Establishments (County)	532

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hillcrest is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 60.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,241 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$197,200
	30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$986
	15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	60.0%
Owner-Occupied	60.0%
Renter-Occupied	40.0%
Housing Units	2,241

Property Tax

Climate in Hillcrest

Hillcrest has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.9°C), the coldest is Jul (14.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 931 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	25.9°C / 79°F	20.8° / 31°	153.1
Feb	25.5°C / 78°F	20.6° / 30.3°	138.5
Mar	24.2°C / 76°F	18.9° / 29.4°	111.4
Apr	21.3°C / 70°F	15.4° / 27.2°	55.8
May	18°C / 64°F	11.7° / 24.4°	52.7
Jun	15.8°C / 60°F	9.7° / 21.8°	48.5
Jul	14.8°C / 59°F	7.9° / 21.6°	22.4
Aug	15.7°C / 60°F	8.2° / 23.2°	37.0
Sep	18.8°C / 66°F	11.7° / 26°	28.4
Oct	21.2°C / 70°F	14.9° / 27.5°	75.9
Nov	23.2°C / 74°F	17.5° / 29°	89.4
Dec	24.6°C / 76°F	19.3° / 29.9°	118.3

Hillcrest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	68.4°F
	27% above Australia avg
January Average	75°F (24°C)
July Average	60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	184 ft (56 m)
Area	3,684.9 sq mi (9,543.8 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-27.6686°N, 153.0261°W
Timezone	Australia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"

20% below Australia avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 6.22"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.38"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	75°F (24°C)	6.2 in
February	76°F (24°C)	6.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
March	74°F (23°C)	4.8 in
April	70°F (21°C)	4.0 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.2 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.0 in
July	60°F (15°C)	2.2 in
August	59°F (15°C)	1.4 in	Coldest, Driest
September	63°F (17°C)	1.5 in
October	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in
November	72°F (22°C)	4.5 in
December	75°F (24°C)	5.6 in

Hillcrest has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Hillcrest

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Saint Bernardine's Catholic Primary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Hillcrest

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Triple M Brisbane	classic rock, modern rock	AAC 130 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 128k)	commercial, easy listening	AAC+ 128 kbps
B105 105.3 Brisbane	adult contemporary	AAC 130 kbps
ABC Triple J Queensland 20220701	current affairs, news	AAC 238 kbps
Vision Christian Radio (MP3)	christian music, conversation	MP3 128 kbps
4RPH Reading Radio	reading, spoken word	AAC 40 kbps
rebel fm	-	AAC 64 kbps
B105 105.3MHz FM Brisbane QLD Hits from Then to Now - 20230614	adult contemporary, hot adult contemporary	AAC 130 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (MP3)	commercial, easy listening	MP3 96 kbps
Vision180	christian music	AAC+ 128 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 48k)	commercial, easy listening	AAC+ 48 kbps
4zzz	brisbane, independent	MP3 128 kbps
ABC 612kHz AM Brisbane QLD Queensland Local Radio 20220701	contemporary, current affairs	AAC 94 kbps
The Engineered Network	education, news	MP3
Systrum Sistum (SSR2)	-	MP3 256 kbps
Systrum Sistum (SSR1)	-	MP3 256 kbps
Stereo 10 Brisbane	80s, classic hits	AAC+ 96 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 320k)	commercial, easy listening	AAC+ 320 kbps
SENQ	sport, sports	AAC 65 kbps
West Bremer Radio	-	AAC+ 128 kbps
Vision Christian Radio	-	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hillcrest

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Anthropology Museum
Anthropology Museum
Army Museum South Queensland
Army Museum South Queensland
Beenleigh Historical Village and Museum
Boggo Road Gaol
Boggo Road Gaol
Commissariat Store
Commissariat Store
Diamantina Health Care Museum
Diamantina Health Care Museum
Enoggera & Districts Historical Society
Enoggera & Districts Historical Society
Geology Museum
Geology Museum
Gold Coast Motor Museum
Hologram Zoo
Hologram Zoo
Ipswich Racing Museum
Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre
Logan City Historical Museum
MacArthur Museum
MacArthur Museum
Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying
Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying
Physics Museum
Physics Museum
Queensland Holocaust Museum
Queensland Holocaust Museum
Queensland Maritime Museum
Queensland Maritime Museum
Queensland Museum
RD Milns Antiquities Museum
RD Milns Antiquities Museum
Redland Museum
Sciencentre
Sciencentre
Telstra Museum
Telstra Museum
UQ Art Museum
UQ Art Museum
Yugambeh Museum

Libraries in Hillcrest

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Alice J Alison Greene Secondary Library		0.0
Annerley Library		0.0
Architecture and Music Library		0.0
Architecture and Music Library		0.0
Ashgrove Library		0.0
Beenleigh Library		0.0
Biological Sciences Library		0.0
Biological Sciences Library		0.0
Braille House		0.0
Brisbane Square Library		0.0
Brisbane Square Library		0.0
Bulimba Library		0.0
Capalaba Library		0.0
Carina Library		0.0
Carindale Library		0.0
Carindale Library		0.0
Central Library		0.0
Central Library		0.0
Cleveland Library		0.0
Coopers Plains Library		0.0
Corinda Library		0.0
CPL Resource & Toy Library		0.0
CPL Resource & Toy Library		0.0
Dorothy Hill Engineering and Sciences Library		0.0
Dorothy Hill Engineering and Sciences Library		0.0
Fairfield Library		0.0
Fryer Library		0.0
Fryer Library		0.0
Garden City Library		0.0
Grange Library		0.0
Greenbank Library		0.0
H/Library		0.0
Hamilton Library		0.0
Hamilton Library		0.0
Holland Park Library		0.0
Inala Library		0.0
Indooroopilly Library		0.0
Jimboomba Library		0.0
Junction Park State School Library		0.0
Kenmore Library		0.0
Kenmore Library		0.0
Kurilpa Library		0.0
Logan Central Library		0.0
Logan Hyperdome Library		0.0
Logan Hyperdome Library		0.0
Logan North Library		0.0
Logan Village Library		0.0
Logan West Library		0.0
Marsden Library		0.0
Marsden Library		0.0
Marsden Library		0.0
Mount Coot-tha Library		0.0
Mount Coot-tha Library		0.0
Mount Gravatt Library		0.0
Mount Ommaney Library		0.0
National Archives of Australia		0.0
National Archives of Australia		0.0
New Farm Library		0.0
Ngaire Tagney Primary Library		0.0
QUT Gardens Point Main Library		0.0
QUT Law Library		0.0
QUT Law Library		0.0
Redbank Plains Library		0.0
Redbank Plaza Library		0.0
Resource Centre		0.0
Resource Centre		0.0
Roscoe Library Saint Francis Theological College		0.0
St Eugene de Mazenod Resource Centre		0.0
State Library of Queensland		0.0
Stones Corner Library		0.0
Sunnybank Hills Library		0.0
Sunnybank Hills Library		0.0
TAFE Library		0.0
TAFE Library		0.0
The Edge		0.0
Toowong Library		0.0
UQ/Mater McAuley Library		0.0
UQ/Mater McAuley Library		0.0
Walter Harrison Law Library		0.0
Walter Harrison Law Library		0.0
Willet Centre		0.0
Willet Centre		0.0
Wynnum Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Hillcrest

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Alien Night Market
Boundary Street Markets
Boundary Street Markets
Brisbane City Markets
Brisbane City Markets
Brookfield Markets
Davies Park Market
Davies Park Market
Eat Street Markets
Jan Powers Farmers Market
Jan Powers Farmers Market
Milton Markets
Mt Gravatt Markets
Northey Street Organic Markets
Vend

Restaurants in Hillcrest

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beach House Bar & Grill

Miss India

Nando's

Pizza Hut

Rasoi by Indian Mehfil

Wasabi Sushi

Cinemas in Hillcrest

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Event

Clinics in Hillcrest

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Doctors @ Browns Plains

Gas Stations in Hillcrest

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #12335984246

AU #12338827330

BP HILLCREST (QLD)

Caltex

EG Australia

Banks in Hillcrest

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BOQ

Shopping Malls in Hillcrest

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cross Roads

Westpoint

Breweries in Hillcrest

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brewdog
Caxton Street Brewing Co
Future Magic Brewing Co
Future Magic Brewing Co
Helios Brewing Company
Helios Brewing Company
Hiker Brewing Co
Hiker Brewing Co
Hoppers
Perentie Brewing
Slipstream Brewing Company
White Lies Brewing and Distillery
Working Title Brew Co.
Working Title Brew Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Hillcrest

Team	League	Division










Ballymore
Brisbane Cricket Ground
Graceville Memorial Grandstand
Pat Rafter Arena
Suncorp Stadium
Totally Workwear Stadium

Airports Near Hillcrest

31 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Brisbane International Airport	BNE	Large Airport
Gold Coast Airport	OOL	Large Airport
RAAF Base Amberley	-	Medium Airport
Aratula Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Blenheim Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Boonah Airport	-	Small Airport
Brisbane Archerfield Airport	-	Small Airport
Caboolture Airport	-	Small Airport
Churchable Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?	-	Small Airport
Coominya	-	Small Airport
Crowley Vale private airfield	-	Small Airport
Donnybrook Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Dunwich Airport	SRR	Small Airport
Hazelton Private Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Heck Field Airport	-	Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Kooralbyn Airport	-	Small Airport
Kooringal Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Logan Reserve Airport	-	Small Airport
Mccarons private strip	-	Small Airport
mount archer	-	Small Airport
Mount Walker airstrip	-	Small Airport
Murwillumbah Airport	-	Small Airport
Nobbys Creek private Strip	-	Small Airport
Redcliffe Airport	-	Small Airport
Southport Airport	SHQ	Small Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private strip	-	Small Airport
Tangalooma Airport	TAN	Small Airport
Watts Bridge Airport	-	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Hillcrest

59 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Absolute Recovery
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
Aquatic Therapy for Life
Australian Skin Cancer Clinic
Australian Skin Cancer Clinics
Barefoot Physiotherapy
Bowen Hills Medical Centre
Brisbane Acupuncture Clinic
Brisbane Sexual Health Clinic
Cannon Hill Medical Centre
Casuarina Lodge
Chambers at 32
Child and Youth Community Health Service Indooroopilly
Contro Wellness
Coorparoo Clinic
Dermatology Specialist Center
Endodontic Group
Gardens Point Medical Centre
Hyperbaric O2 Health
Inclusive Health Clinic
Integrated Wellness Clinic - Brisbane Naturopath & Psychology
Little Big Feet
Marshall Lane Health Clinic
Marshall Lane Medical Centre
Mater Eye Clinic
Mater Hill Family Medical Centre
Mediwell Medical and Wellness Centre
Milton Village Medical
Montague Road Medical Centre
Norman Park Specialist Centre
North Brisbane Sleep and Thoratic
Ortho Physio
Oxford Street Medical Center
Pain 2 Performance
QML Pathology
Queensland Diabetes and Endocrine Centre
Queensland Pelvic Floor Centre
Queensland XRay
Renaissant Aesthetic Health
ResSleep
Savage Xray
Sirona Women's Health
Smart Clinics
Smart Clinics Annerley
Sonder Private Clinic Brisbane
South East Dermatology
Specialist Network
Spinal Life
Stones Corner Medical Centre
The Albion Health Suites
The Formulated
The Headache & Pain Management Centre
Therapeutic Colonics
UQ Health Service
Urgent Care Brisbane
West End Medical Practice
Woolloongabba Community Health Centre
World Wellness Health and Medical Clinic
Your Skin Doctor

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hillcrest

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Brisbane Taiwanese Uniting Church
St. Thomas the Apostle Syro-Malabar Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone

Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital	Canberra
Population	24,992,369
Area	7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD)	$1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita	$65,058
HDI	0.946
Life expectancy	83.1 years
Internet users	97.1%
Urban population	87.5%
Currency	AUD (Dollar)
Languages	English
Calling code	+61
TLD	.au
Driving side	left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date	Holiday	Local Name
Jan 1	New Year's Day	New Year's Day
Jan 26	Australia Day	Australia Day
Mar 2	Labour Day	Labour Day
Mar 9	Adelaide Cup Day	Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9	Canberra Day	Canberra Day
Mar 9	Eight Hours Day	Eight Hours Day
Mar 9	Labour Day	Labour Day
Apr 3	Good Friday	Good Friday
Apr 4	Holy Saturday	Easter Eve
Apr 5	Easter Sunday	Easter Sunday
Apr 6	Easter Monday	Easter Monday
Apr 25	Anzac Day	Anzac Day
Apr 27	Anzac Day	Anzac Day
May 4	Labour Day	Labour Day
May 4	May Day	May Day
Jun 1	Reconciliation Day	Reconciliation Day
Jun 1	Western Australia Day	Western Australia Day
Jun 8	King's Birthday	King's Birthday
Aug 3	Picnic Day	Picnic Day
Sep 28	King's Birthday	King's Birthday
Oct 5	King's Birthday	King's Birthday
Oct 5	Labour Day	Labour Day
Nov 3	Melbourne Cup	Melbourne Cup
Dec 25	Christmas Day	Christmas Day
Dec 28	St. Stephen's Day	Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hillcrest

What is the population of Hillcrest?

Hillcrest has a population of 5,603 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 3,684.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hillcrest expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,992, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hillcrest?

Hillcrest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches.

How is the job market in Hillcrest?

The unemployment rate in Hillcrest is 6.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $500. There are 532 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hillcrest?

The median home value in Hillcrest is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 60.0%.

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Quick Facts

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