Hillcrest QLD

Postcode 4118 · Logan LGA

Hillcrest is a mid-sized suburb in Queensland within the Logan local government area (postcode 4118). With a population of 6,268, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 33. Households earn a median income of $82K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are machinery operators & drivers, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Hillcrest is $725,000, having surged 12.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $428,000 (+41.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $595. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,532.

Public transport access includes 23 bus stops. The crime rate in the Logan LGA is moderate at 7,825 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Hillcrest offers a gross rental yield of 4.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($725K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.9x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +12.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$725K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability8.9x Moderate
Price Momentum+12.4% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$58,523
Mean Income$65,943
Earners6,126
YoY Change+5.1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education2/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$725K
12.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$428K
41.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
6,268
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age33
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,573
Personal Income /wk$769
Mortgage /mth$1,532
CRIME (Logan LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)7,825
Total Incidents7,825
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops23
Data: 2024