Highgate, WA: suburb profile

The population of Highgate WA is 2,326 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Highgate is $1,194 per week ($62,088 per year). Median rent in Highgate is $365 per week ($1,582 per month). Highgate has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Highgate has a population density of 5,591 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Highgate is England. The most common religion is No religion (52.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Highgate is $1,752.

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

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Highgate Population

2,326 residents at the 2021 Census.

Highgate Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$1,194/wk

$62,088 per year

Ranked 438 of 14,663

Median Rent

$365/wk

$1,582 per month

Ranked 2,840 of 14,663

Median Age

34years

4 years younger than the national median

Mortgage

$1,752/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Highgate Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (1,197) Female 48.5% (1,127)

Population Density

5,591

people per km²

2,326 people · 0.4 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,653

Family income/wk

Highgate 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

80-84

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Highgate Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Highgate, 44.4% are owned outright and 55.6% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

44.4%

Owned with mortgage

55.6%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
India
China
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Brazil
Hong Kong
Bangladesh
Fiji

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

Highgate Religion

No religion

52.7%

Catholic

16.0%

Not stated

9.0%

Anglican

4.9%

Buddhism

3.7%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Eastern Orthodox

1.8%

Hinduism

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Highgate Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

83.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

8.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.3%

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

Cantonese
Mandarin
Italian
Vietnamese
Korean
Portuguese
Spanish

Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Highgate Employment

Employed full-time

52.1% 973 people

Employed part-time

23.2% 433 people

Unemployed

3.3% 62 people

Not in labour force

21.5% 401 people

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

Highgate Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

43.1%

Postgraduate Degree

18.1%

Certificate III/IV

16.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.1%

Certificate I/II

1.7%

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

Highgate Occupation

Professionals

45.9%

Managers

14.0%

Community & Personal Service

11.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.6%

Clerical & Administrative

9.9%

Sales Workers

4.3%

Labourers

2.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.2%

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

Highgate Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.5%

Society & Culture

20.2%

Engineering

12.0%

Health

10.1%

Creative Arts

9.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.7%

Education

5.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.1%

Architecture & Building

4.6%

Information Technology

3.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.5%

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

Highgate Dwelling Types

Separate house

45.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

38.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Highgate Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.3%

$150-$299/wk

1.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

5.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.2%

$4,000+/wk

14.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Highgate Marital Status

Married

26.0% 553

Separated

3.4% 73

Divorced

9.9% 210

Widowed

2.8% 60

Never married

57.8% 1,227

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Highgate Ancestry

English

32.1%

Australian

23.0%

Irish

10.5%

Italian

9.0%

Scottish

8.5%

Chinese

6.8%

German

3.5%

Dutch

2.5%

Indian

2.3%

Vietnamese

2.2%

Korean

1.4%

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

Highgate School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.9%

Vocational Education

26.7%

Secondary — Government

13.6%

Pre-school

9.0%

Secondary — Catholic

5.9%

Primary — Catholic

5.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.5%

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

Highgate Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

3.4%

No need for assistance

96.6%

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

Highgate Volunteering

Volunteer

18.3% 358

Not a volunteer

81.7% 1,601

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Highgate Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.6%

$450-$599/mo

2.7%

$600-$799/mo

3.1%

$800-$999/mo

6.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Highgate How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

52.6%

Bus

14.4%

Did not go to work

10.5%

Walked only

8.5%

Car (passenger)

5.3%

Bicycle

3.3%

Train

1.5%

Other

1.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Truck

0.4%

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

Highgate Car Ownership

0 vehicles

15.3%

1 vehicle

54.3%

2 vehicles

24.5%

3 vehicles

4.8%

4+ vehicles

1.2%

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

Highgate Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

26.3%

2 bedrooms

42.3%

3 bedrooms

25.8%

4 bedrooms

4.4%

5 bedrooms

0.8%

6+ bedrooms

0.4%

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

Highgate Population Mobility

25.2%

moved in the last year

62.4%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Highgate Indigenous Population

0.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Highgate Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

259

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Dementia

Stroke

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

Highgate Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.6%

$1-$149/wk

2.6%

$150-$299/wk

3.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

$3,500+/wk

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Highgate Family Structure

Couple — no children

51.6%

Couple — children under 15

28.9%

Couple — no children under 15

8.8%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Highgate Military Service

Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 3

Previously served

1.5% 30

Never served

98.3% 1,919

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Highgate Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

10.6% 206

Did not provide

89.4% 1,741

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Highgate Children Ever Born

No children

66.6%

1 child

11.8%

2 children

13.4%

3 children

5.9%

4 children

1.0%

5+ children

1.3%

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

Highgate When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

113

1991–2000

120

2001–2010

153

2011–2015

114

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Highgate Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

30.8%

5–14 hours

35.6%

15–29 hours

7.5%

30+ hours

4.1%

Did not do domestic work

22.0%

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

Highgate Household Size

1 person

44.4%

2 persons

37.5%

3 persons

9.9%

4 persons

6.3%

5 persons

1.5%

6+ persons

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Highgate Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,597

Moved from WA

368

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from TAS

Moved from QLD

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

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

Highgate Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.5%

Step family — no other children

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Highgate Schools

schools nearby

government

1110

avg ICSEA score

11,356

total students

Mount Lawley Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 543 students

1155

ICSEA

St Paul's Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 186 students

1141

ICSEA

St George's Anglican Grammar School Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 596 students

1139

ICSEA

Coolbinia Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 401 students

1139

ICSEA

Perth College Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 889 students

1138

ICSEA

North Perth Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 470 students

1135

ICSEA

Kyilla Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 364 students

1132

ICSEA

Inglewood Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 630 students

1127

ICSEA

Sacred Heart Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 180 students

1124

ICSEA

Mercedes College Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 910 students

1122

ICSEA

Perth Montessori School Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 92 students

1115

ICSEA

Trinity College Catholic

Combined · 4-12 · 1,347 students

1113

ICSEA

Highgate Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 943 students

1110

ICSEA

St Peter's Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 626 students

1107

ICSEA

Mount Lawley Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 2,041 students

1103

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 26 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Highgate Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,852/wk

Median rent $365/wk

Rent to income 19.7%

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

Median rent in Highgate against your income

Your weekly income

About $8,025 a month

Median rent $365/wk

Left after rent $1,487/wk

Rent share 19.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $1,061/wk Rent: $300/wk $65/wk less rent

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Income: $1,001/wk Rent: $340/wk $25/wk less rent

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Income: $1,355/wk Rent: $350/wk $15/wk less rent

West Lamington

Income: $1,308/wk Rent: $350/wk $15/wk less rent

Kalgoorlie

Income: $1,175/wk Rent: $300/wk $65/wk less rent

Piccadilly (WA)

Income: $1,314/wk Rent: $320/wk $45/wk less rent

Somerville (WA)

Income: $1,431/wk Rent: $330/wk $35/wk less rent

Drummond Cove

Income: $960/wk Rent: $330/wk $35/wk less rent

Highgate vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Highgate is $1,194 a week, 48% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 55th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $365 a week, $45 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 19.7% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 34, 7 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Highgate	Typical WA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$1,194/wk	$806/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,852/wk	$1,722/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$365/wk	$320/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,752/mo	$1,759/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	34	41	42
Rent share of household income	19.7%	18.6%	20.3%

Suburbs near Highgate

The closest suburb to Highgate is Mount Lawley, 1.2 km away.

Mount Lawley

1.2 km away · income $1,127/wk · rent $350/wk

Perth (WA)

1.3 km away · income $1,139/wk · rent $400/wk

Northbridge (WA)

1.5 km away · income $1,049/wk · rent $400/wk

East Perth

1.6 km away · income $1,174/wk · rent $410/wk

North Perth

2.4 km away · income $1,147/wk · rent $400/wk

West Perth

2.4 km away · income $1,251/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highgate

What is the population of Highgate WA?

The population of Highgate WA is 2,326 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5,591 people per km².Highgate is ranked #2,805 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Highgate?

The median personal income in Highgate WA is $1,194 per week, or $62,088 per year.The median household income is $1,852 per week.Family income is $2,653 per week.Highgate is ranked #438 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Highgate?

Median rent in Highgate WA is $365 per week ($1,582 per month).Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Highgate ranks #2,840 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Highgate?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Highgate WA is $1,752. 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 WA is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Highgate a good suburb to live in?

Highgate is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 2,326.The median income is $1,194/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% 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: 50635. All dollar figures in AUD.