Highgate Hill, Queensland

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Highgate Hill
Brisbane, Queensland

The rolling topography of Highgate Hill

Population:

5,419 (2004) ^[1]

Postcode:

4101

Area:

1.2 km² (0.5 sq mi)

Property Value:

AUD $550,000 ^[2]

Location:

2 km (1 mi) from Brisbane

LGA:

Brisbane City Council,
Dutton Park Ward

State District:

South Brisbane

Federal Division:

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 suburb of inner Brisbane, Australia and is located 2 km south of the Brisbane CBD on the Brisbane River. The topography of the suburb is undulating hills no more than 70 metres 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.^[3] Proximity to and views of the Brisbane central business district have drawn residents to the area.

[edit] Geography

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.