Highbury WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Highbury, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Highbury WA is 247 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Highbury is $733 per week ($38,116 per year). Median rent in Highbury is $150 per week ($650 per month). Highbury has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Highbury has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Highbury is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Highbury is $1,259.

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Highbury Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Highbury Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$733/wk
$38,116 per year
#4862 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
#8205 of 14,663
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,259/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Highbury Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (123) Female 50.8% (127)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
247 people · 542.4 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,656
Family income/wk

Highbury Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Highbury Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
65.7% 46 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
34.3% 24 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Highbury Country of Birth

Australia
97.3%
England
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Highbury Religion

No Religion
47.3%
Catholic
16.9%
Anglican
14.8%
Not stated
10.3%
Christian (other)
5.3%
Lutheran
2.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.6%
Pentecostal
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Highbury Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Highbury Employment

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Employed full-time
40.6% 76 people
Employed part-time
20.9% 39 people
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Not in labour force
38.5% 72 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Highbury Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.7%
Bachelor Degree
23.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.9%
Certificate I/II
6.0%
Postgraduate Degree
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Highbury Occupation

Managers
33.9%
Professionals
24.2%
Labourers
12.9%
Community & Personal Service
8.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.1%
Clerical & Administrative
8.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Highbury Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.4%
Agriculture & Environment
22.0%
Education
20.3%
Society & Culture
13.6%
Engineering
10.2%
Health
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Highbury Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Highbury Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
5.4%
$400-$499/wk
7.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
3.3%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.3%
$4,000+/wk
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Highbury Marital Status

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Married
63.2% 129
↔️
Separated
4.4% 9
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Divorced
9.3% 19
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Widowed
2.5% 5
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Never married
20.6% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Highbury Ancestry

English
46.0%
Australian
34.0%
Irish
6.8%
German
3.9%
Scottish
3.9%
Italian
1.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.6%
Maori
1.0%
Other
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Highbury School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
34.3%
Primary — Catholic
25.7%
Secondary — Government
20.0%
Vocational Education
11.4%
Pre-school
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Highbury Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.9% 26
No need for assistance
94.1% 418

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Highbury Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.9% 56
Not a volunteer
69.1% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Highbury Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
62.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Highbury How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
79.5%
Did not go to work
17.0%
Other
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Highbury Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.3%
2 vehicles
42.4%
3 vehicles
22.8%
4+ vehicles
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Highbury Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.2%
2 bedrooms
8.4%
3 bedrooms
36.8%
4 bedrooms
40.0%
5 bedrooms
8.4%
6+ bedrooms
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Highbury Population Mobility

6.9%
moved in the last year
21.5%
moved in the last 5 years
1.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Highbury Indigenous Population

2.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
448
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Highbury Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
25
Arthritis
16
Heart disease
9
Asthma
8
Lung condition
6
Diabetes
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Highbury Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.9%
$1-$149/wk
2.0%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.3%
$500-$649/wk
8.6%
$650-$799/wk
5.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
2.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.9%
$3,500+/wk
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Highbury Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
39.8%
Couple — no children
38.7%
Couple — no children under 15
12.0%
One parent — children under 15
4.7%
One parent — no children under 15
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Highbury Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.1% 26
Did not provide
85.9% 159

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Highbury Children Ever Born

No children
19.0%
2 children
44.3%
3 children
31.6%
5+ children
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Highbury When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1961–1970
8
1971–1980
5
2001–2010
7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Highbury Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.0%
5–14 hours
31.3%
15–29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
16.5%
Did not do domestic work
17.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Highbury Household Size

1 person
19.8%
2 persons
49.5%
3 persons
12.1%
4 persons
9.9%
5 persons
5.5%
6+ persons
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Highbury Where Residents Moved From

Same address
217
Moved from WA
11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Highbury Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Highbury Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,328/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Highbury

≈ $5,755/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,178/wk
Rent share 11.3%

Highbury vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highbury

What is the population of Highbury WA?

The population of Highbury WA is 247 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Highbury is ranked #6,448 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Highbury?

The median personal income in Highbury WA is $733 per week, or $38,116 per year.The median household income is $1,328 per week.Family income is $1,656 per week.Highbury is ranked #4,862 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Highbury?

Median rent in Highbury WA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 11.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Highbury ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Highbury?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Highbury WA is $1,259. 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 WA is 49 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 Western Australia with a population of 247.The median income is $733/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50634. All dollar figures in AUD.