Every thriving community has a heart. For Highfields, that heart is about to beat stronger! With the population projected to triple by 2051—growing from 11,645 today to more than 33,000 residents—the need for a vibrant, fully equipped town centre has never been greater. For future residents at Botanic Highfields, this expansion is more than a council plan—it’s your assurance of convenience, lifestyle, and long-term value.
Where the Plan Stands Today
- Council has spent years shaping the updated Central Highfields Master Plan, now scheduled for a key vote at the Planning & Development Committee. The plan sets aside space for shops, health services, civic areas, and housing diversity, backed by state funding and community input.
- Momentum is real. While no buildings have yet gone up, enabling works are underway. Council has invested in intersection upgrades at Highfields Road, Kratzke, and O’Brien Roads—new roundabouts, underground utilities, safer pedestrian zones, and cycleways. These are due for completion by mid-2026, laying the foundation for the town centre to take shape.
- Council has also purchased 28 hectares of land for the project, ensuring the precinct has space to grow. Once the plan is adopted, land parcels will be released in stages to developers, ensuring steady, market-responsive growth—not a rushed rollout.
Imagine the Everyday
- For families: Imagine walking your kids to school, picking up groceries on the way home, and grabbing a coffee with friends—all without leaving Highfields. A 136–164m wide park with shaded play spaces and bushland links will make it a community built for families.
- For first home buyers: This is future-proof value in a region set for massive population growth. Investing now means riding the wave of Highfields property growth as the town centre evolves.
- For investors: The plan allocates 32,500 m² of commercial space, scalable to 68,000 m²—a clear signal of long-term demand for retail, health, and services, and a foundation for sustained property value.
That’s not a dream—it’s the everyday future taking shape at Highfields.
The Bigger Picture
Highfields isn’t waiting for growth—it’s building for it now. From road upgrades to zoning for new shops and services, momentum is underway.
For buyers at Botanic Highfields, that means securing land in a community already delivering on lifestyle: expansive lots, koala habitat, and parklands. Add in the evolving town centre, and you’ve got a landscape where both nature and a thriving community hub are set to grow with you.
Come home to Botanic—where your future is more than a house, it’s a community on the rise. Call Kade today on 0473 733 234 to secure your homesite.
Further Information
For more detail, you can explore the Central Highfields Master Plan and community updates directly from:
Have questions or want to stay informed?
- Contact Toowoomba Regional Council on 131 872
- Or visit Council’s Contact Us page ((https://www.tr.qld.gov.au/about-council/contact-us)