Highgate Hill, Queensland

Highgate Hill
Brisbane, Queensland

The rolling topography of Highgate Hill
Population 5,824 (2011 census)[1]
 • Density 4,850/km2 (12,600/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4101
Area 1.2 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Location 2 km (1 mi) from Brisbane
LGA(s) City of Brisbane
State electorate(s) South Brisbane
Federal Division(s) Griffith
Suburbs around Highgate Hill:
West End South Brisbane South Brisbane
West End Highgate Hill South Brisbane
St Lucia St Lucia Dutton Park

Highgate Hill is a suburb of inner Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of the Brisbane CBD on the Brisbane River. The topography of the suburb is undulating hills no more than 70 metres (230 ft) above sea level.

Highgate Hill is a high-density suburb with many apartment buildings, some more than 10 storeys. These apartment blocks are centered along the main road of Dornoch Terrace, a trend that was started in 1960 by the landmark Torbreck building.[2] Proximity to and views of the Brisbane central business district have drawn residents to the area.

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Highgate Hill recorded a population of 5,824 people, 48.7% female and 51.3% male.[1] The median age of the Highgate Hill population was 34 years of age, 3 years below the Australian median. 59.2% of people living in Highgate Hill were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were England 3.9%, Greece 3.8%, New Zealand 3%, China 1.8%, India 1.7%. 66.3% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 7.9% Greek, 2.5% Mandarin, 1.7% Vietnamese, 1.6% Spanish, 1% French.[1]

Geography

View of Highgate Hill c.1902

On the eastern side of the suburb Gloucester Street railway station once provided better rail access. The station was removed in 1978, with little indication of its existence remaining.

Heritage listings

Highgate Hill has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Prominent people

The following prominent people have an association with Highgate Hill:

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Highgate Hill (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
  2. ↑ "History of Highgate Hill". Ourbrisbane.com. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 24 January 2008.
  3. ↑ "Residence 'Rochemount' or 'Tarong'". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  4. ↑ "Residence 'Franklin Villa'". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  5. ↑ "Residence". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  6. ↑ "Residence 'Cleona'". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  7. ↑ "Kinauld (entry 600225)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  8. ↑ "Residence 'Carinya'". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  9. ↑ "Residence 'Lutmis'". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  10. ↑ "Residence 'Glenview'". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  11. ↑ "Residence". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  12. ↑ "Torbreck (entry 601256)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  13. ↑ "Fire hydrant". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  14. ↑ "Residence 'Merkara'". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  15. ↑ "Residence 'Allawah'". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  16. ↑ "Residence 'Eversly'". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  17. ↑ "Residence 'Orana'". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  18. ↑ "Highgate Hill Reservoir". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  19. ↑ "Carmel Court". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  20. ↑ "Wairuna (entry 600226)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  21. ↑ "Highgate Hill Park". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  22. ↑ "Residence 'Barne'". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  23. ↑ "Residence". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  24. ↑ "Residence 'Lanark'". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  25. ↑ "Residence 'Le Jardin'". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  26. ↑ "Front Fence Remnant from 'Tarong'". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 16 July 2015.

External links

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Coordinates: 27°29′13″S 153°01′08″E / 27.487°S 153.019°E / -27.487; 153.019


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