Hillcrest
QLD 4118 • Greater Brisbane
About Hillcrest
Hillcrest is a residential suburb in Logan City, located approximately 25 kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD within the Greater Brisbane statistical area. With a population of 6,268 and a notably young median age of 33, it is a growing, family-oriented community attracting younger households and new residents. The median household income of $1,573 per week is broadly in line with metropolitan Brisbane, and the suburb offers a range of affordable housing options including detached homes and townhouses.
Hillcrest is one of the more diverse suburbs in South East Queensland, with residents tracing heritage to New Zealand, India, the Philippines, Fiji, and across the Pacific. The suburb sits within the Logan City Council area, which provides local parks, community facilities, and public transport links connecting residents to Brisbane. Families are well-served by nearby primary and secondary schools, and the suburb's compact size — just over 3 square kilometres — gives it a close-knit community feel.
Hillcrest falls under postcode 4118 and is governed by Logan Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Algester electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Ivor Street
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Mayfair Drive
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Emerald Drive
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25 Vergulde Road
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Vansittart Road
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 464
- 2. India 203
- 3. England 160
- 4. Philippines 141
- 5. Fiji 84
- 6. China 73
- 7. Vietnam 52
- 8. South Africa 46
- 9. Samoa 42
- 10. Pakistan 41
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)