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.

• Highgate Hill, Queensland is at coordinates 27°29′13″S 153°01′08″E / -27.487, 153.019 (Highgate Hill, Queensland)Coordinates: 27°29′13″S 153°01′08″E / -27.487, 153.019 (Highgate Hill, Queensland)

[edit] See also

• List of Brisbane suburbs

[edit] References

1. ^ ABS Statistics
2. ^ Highgate Hill, accessed 27 November 2006
3. ^ History of Highgate Hill. Ourbrisbane.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-24.