Highbury, SA: suburb profile
The population of Highbury SA is 6,956 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Highbury is $856 per week ($44,512 per year). Median rent in Highbury is $369 per week ($1,599 per month). Highbury has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Highbury has a population density of 1,607 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Highbury is England. The most common religion is No religion (38.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Highbury is $1,733.
There were 82 recorded offences in Highbury in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (43 offences).
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.
Highbury Map
Highbury Population
6,956 residents at the 2021 Census.
Highbury Median Income & Rent
Highbury Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Highbury Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Highbury Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Highbury, 48.1% are owned outright and 51.9% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- England
- India
- China
- Germany
- Iran
- Hong Kong
- Greece
- Chile
Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Highbury Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Highbury Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- Italian
- Punjabi
- Mandarin
- Arabic
- Korean
- Greek
- Afrikaans
Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Highbury Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Highbury Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Highbury Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Highbury Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Highbury Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Highbury Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Highbury Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Highbury Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Highbury School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Highbury Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Highbury Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Highbury Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Highbury How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Highbury Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Highbury Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Highbury Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Highbury Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Highbury Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Highbury Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Highbury Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Highbury Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Highbury Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Highbury Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Highbury When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Highbury Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Highbury Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Highbury Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Highbury Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Highbury Crime Statistics
82 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).
Highbury Schools
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
All schools near Highbury, with a mapHighbury Rent Prices & Affordability
18% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
Median rent in Highbury against your income
Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes
Highbury vs the typical SA suburb
The median personal income in Highbury is $856 a week, 13% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 175th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $369 a week, $69 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 18.1% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).
| Measure | Highbury | Typical SA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $856/wk | $759/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $2,038/wk | $1,494/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $369/wk | $300/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,733/mo | $1,534/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 41 | 43 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 18.1% | 19.5% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Highbury
The closest suburb to Highbury is Hope Valley (SA), 0.8 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Highbury
What is the population of Highbury SA?
The population of Highbury SA is 6,956 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1,607 people per km².Highbury is ranked #1,071 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Highbury?
The median personal income in Highbury SA is $856 per week, or $44,512 per year.The median household income is $2,038 per week.Family income is $2,305 per week.Highbury is ranked #2,680 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Highbury?
Median rent in Highbury SA is $369 per week ($1,599 per month).Rent represents 18.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Highbury ranks #2,806 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Highbury?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Highbury SA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Highbury?
The median age in Highbury SA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Highbury a good suburb to live in?
Highbury is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 6,956.The median income is $856/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40587. All dollar figures in AUD.