3 min drive to East Perth + 5 min transfer + 11 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
34 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1852/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.1%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
42%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
9.2%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
1.8
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Highgate
Full-time 43.2%Part-time 19.2%Unemployed 2.8%Not in labour 34.8%
Dwelling Types
Highgate
House 21.2%Semi-detached 25.5%Flat/Unit 53.3%
Commute Mode
Highgate
Car 60.3%Transit 16.5%Bicycle 3.4%Walk 8.9%WFH 10.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
55.3%
England
5.2%
New Zealand
2.1%
Vietnam
1.7%
South Africa
1.6%
Language at Home
English only
76.1%
Cantonese
0.9%
Mandarin
0.8%
Italian
0.7%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Frequently Asked Questions about Highgate
Is Highgate safe?
Highgate has a safety score of 11/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mount Lawley (43/100), Perth (WA) (2/100), Northbridge (WA) (0/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Highgate?
Median weekly rent in Highgate is $850/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mount Lawley ($940/wk), Perth (WA) ($870/wk), Northbridge (WA) ($835/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Highgate?
Highgate has a school rating of 94/100 across 2 schools, which is well above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Sacred Heart Primary School (Primary), Highgate Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Highgate from Perth CBD?
Highgate is 9 minutes by car, or 20 minutes by public transport, or 19 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Highgate affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Highgate is $1.7M, up 8.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $693K. For renters, median weekly rent is $850/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mount Lawley ($1.9M), Perth (WA) ($1.3M), Northbridge (WA) ($1.1M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/highgate
🚶 Walkable🏙️ Urban Buzz☕ Cafe Culture🍜 Shopping & Dining🌳 Established
Highgate sits on the inner-city edge where Northbridge's energy meets the leafy calm of Hyde Park. Beaufort Street serves up one of Perth's best cafe and dining strips, and Federation-era apartment blocks give the suburb genuine character. It attracts young renters and buyers who want walkable urban living, but the trade-off is a persistent undercurrent of street-level disorder and one of Perth's tightest, most competitive rental markets.
Buyers can expect a median price of $1.71M and rent of $850/week, 68% above the Perth metro median. The CBD is a short 9-minute drive away (20 min by transit), and most residents drive (51%). Safety is a consideration, with the score of 11/100 trailing the metro average of 52 by 41 points. There are 2 schools nearby, rated 94/100 overall and among the highest in Perth. Residents have a median age of 34 and household income of $1,852/week.
“I kid you not, 48 people at a viewing for a 1 bedroom apartment in Highgate going for $550 a week”— 103 upvotes in community discussion