Scenic Rim · 4211

Highland Park, QLD

population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

NextSuburb scoreTier C
56Average
Median house
$700k
5y growth
8.5%/yr
Gross yield
3.2%
Vacancy
2.2%
Stable entry · room to scaleMedium confidence
Last updated May 2026Next refresh 3 June 2026Informational only — not financial advice

Eight-signal breakdown

Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.

  • Capital growth (5y)8.5%/yr
    85/100
  • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    100/100
  • Supply tightening+4.0% YoY
    30/100
  • Rental yield3.2%
    64/100
  • Rental demand2.2% vacancy
    45/100
  • Income growth+13.0% (5y)
    52/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordability53% under cap
    53/100

Why this score

Highland Park scores 56/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 10.0% population growth over five years and 8.5%/yr capital growth over five years. The standout watch-out: no major construction project was found within the suburb's catchment.

Drivers
  • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
  • Capital growth8.5%/yr
  • Rental yield3.2%
Risks
  • No major construction project in this state

Nearest infrastructure

Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 39.4 km away

Construction · $1.2bn · completion 2025

Construction-stage projects within 10 km lift the suburb’s infrastructure score; projects more than 25 km away barely move it.

Comparable suburbs

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60-month score history

Backfilled — live history begins May 2026
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