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28 Westbourne Street
Highgate Hill QLD 4101

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 110m2
Land area: 473m2
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Property Details for 28 Westbourne St, Highgate Hill

28 Westbourne St, Highgate Hill is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 473m2 and floor size of 110m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 1976.

Building Type
House
Floor Size
110m2
Land Size
473m2
Local Government
Brisbane
Lot/Plan
14/RP11724

Last Listing description (September 2026)

Offered to the market for the first time in 50 years, 28 Westbourne Street is the kind of Highgate Hill property that rarely changes hands.

Set on a larger-than-average 473sqm allotment along one of the suburb's widest, most elevated and tightly held streets, the property brings together the things that matter most in this part of Brisbane-character, land, elevation, walkability and genuine scope to create something special.

Westbourne Street itself is part of the appeal. Wide, elevated and beautifully positioned within the suburb, it offers the kind of strong walking lifestyle that makes this pocket of 4101 so tightly held, within 350 metre walking distance to Brisbane State High School, cafs, parks, transport and the neighbouring West End precinct all within easy reach.

The home already carries the warmth and charm people look for in a classic Highgate Hill residence, with soaring 3.3-metre ceilings, VJ walls, timber floors, traditional fretwork, stained glass, a character fireplace and wide verandahs giving it an unmistakable sense of place.

Just as importantly, there is room here to make it your own.

The existing floorplan is substantial, with approximately 317sqm of total area across the home and lower level. Upstairs are three bedrooms plus a versatile multipurpose room, separate living and family spaces, a study option, kitchen and dining area, broad front verandah and rear deck. Beneath the home are extensive multipurpose and storage areas, adding another layer of flexibility for how the property could evolve over time.

The land is a major part of the appeal. At approximately 473sqm with a wide 12.5-metre frontage, the allotment is notably generous for such a tightly held inner-city position, with a long backyard and plenty of usable space around the home. Importantly, the north-facing rear yard gives future owners an excellent starting point when considering light, outdoor living and the evolution of the home.

It creates real scope for buyers to think bigger-whether that means refining the existing layout, extending, raising or undertaking a more substantial transformation in the future, subject to the relevant approvals.

Perhaps the most exciting part of the property is what could be achieved with elevation.

Drone photography taken from approximately 9.5 metres captures a striking outlook towards Brisbane's CBD and surrounding landmarks, including South Bank and Queen's Wharf. For buyers considering a future raise or upper-level addition, it gives a compelling indication of the city views that may be possible to unlock with the right design.

That potential is made even more valuable by the location.

Positioned within the Brisbane State High School and West End State School catchments, the home is exceptionally well placed for families, with Brisbane State High only metres away and Somerville House, St Laurence's College and several of Brisbane's leading schools also close by.

South Bank, West End, The Gabba, the CBD, universities, hospitals and major transport connections are all within easy reach. It is an exceptionally walkable inner-city position, yet Westbourne Street retains the residential character, elevation and sense of space that have made it one of Highgate Hill's most sought-after addresses.

What makes 28 Westbourne Street appealing is not just what is here today, but the freedom it gives the next owner to shape what comes next.

There is already a liveable character home, generous land, a wide frontage, north-facing yard and a strong existing footprint. Add the potential for elevated city views, exceptional walkability and a position held by the same ownership for half a century, and the opportunity becomes increasingly difficult to replicate.

For buyers with vision, this is a property with all the right ingredients.

Property Highlights
-Offered to the market for the first time in 50 years
-Character residence on a larger-than-average 473sqm allotment
-Wide approximately 12.5m frontage
-North-facing rear yard
-Positioned on one of Highgate Hill's wide, elevated and highly sought-after streets
-Strong walkability to schools, cafs, parks, transport, South Bank and West End
-Approximately 317sqm total existing area
-Three bedrooms plus versatile multipurpose room
-Separate living and family areas
-Dedicated study option
-Soaring approximately 3.3m ceilings
-Traditional VJ walls, timber flooring and decorative fretwork
-Beautiful stained-glass detailing
-Character fireplace
-Wide front verandah and rear deck
-Long, usable backyard with excellent future potential
-Extensive under-house multipurpose and storage areas
-Existing car accommodation
-Drone imagery taken at approximately 9.5m elevation demonstrating the potential for impressive Brisbane CBD views
-Scope to renovate, raise, extend or further reimagine the home, subject to relevant approvals
-Brisbane State High School catchment
-West End State School catchment
-Brisbane State High School only 350 metres away
-Close to Somerville House, St Laurence's College and other leading inner-city schools
-Minutes from South Bank, West End, The Gabba, Brisbane CBD, universities and major hospitals
-Brisbane CBD approximately 1.7km away as indicated in supplied aerial photography

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Property History for 28 Westbourne St, Highgate Hill, QLD 4101

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$26,000
01 Oct 1976
Listed for Rent
$820/w
17 Jul 2025
  • 01 Sep 2026
    Listed for Sale For Sale
  • 20 Jun 2025
    Listed for Rent $820 / week
  • 02 Jul 2018
    Listed for Rent $580 / week
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About Highgate Hill 4101

The size of Highgate Hill is approximately 1.3 square kilometres. There are 5 parks, covering nearly 1.8% of the total area. The population of Highgate Hill in 2016 was 6194 people. By 2021 the population was 6229 showing a population growth of 0.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Highgate Hill is 20-29 years. Households in Highgate Hill are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Highgate Hill work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 47.10% of the homes in Highgate Hill were owner-occupied compared with 43.00% in 2016.

Highgate Hill has 3,199 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Highgate Hill have seen a 39.88% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 90.11% increase. As at 31 August 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Highgate Hill is $2,198,566 while the median value for Units is $1,029,132.
  • Houses have a median rent of $760 while Units have a median rent of $590.
There are currently 12 properties listed for sale, and 14 properties listed for rent in Highgate hill on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 91 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Highgate hill.

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