South Australia · Suburb Profile
Highgate SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Highgate, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Highgate SA is 1,504 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Highgate is $988 per week ($51,376 per year). Median rent in Highgate is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Highgate has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Highgate has a population density of 2680.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Highgate is China. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Highgate is $2,009.
There were 7 recorded offences in Highgate in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).
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Highgate Population
Highgate Median Income & Rent
Highgate Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Highgate Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Highgate Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Highgate Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Highgate Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Highgate Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Highgate Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Highgate Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Highgate Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Highgate Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Highgate Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Highgate Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Highgate Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Highgate Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Highgate Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Highgate School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Highgate Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Highgate Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Highgate Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Highgate How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Highgate Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Highgate Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Highgate Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Highgate Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Highgate Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Highgate Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Highgate Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Highgate Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Highgate Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Highgate Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Highgate When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Highgate Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Highgate Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Highgate Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Highgate Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Highgate Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Highgate Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Highgate
What is the population of Highgate SA?
The population of Highgate SA is 1,504 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2680.0 people per km².Highgate is ranked #3,395 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Highgate?
The median personal income in Highgate SA is $988 per week, or $51,376 per year.The median household income is $2,192 per week.Family income is $2,765 per week.Highgate is ranked #1,289 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Highgate?
Median rent in Highgate SA is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 16.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Highgate ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Highgate?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Highgate SA is $2,009. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Highgate?
The median age in Highgate SA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Highgate a good suburb to live in?
Highgate is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,504.The median income is $988/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.4% 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: 40588. All dollar figures in AUD.