Highgate Suburb Profile

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With a population of just over 2,000 people, Highgate is an inner-city suburb just two kilometres from Perth which boasts a charming mix of art deco influenced real estate and vibrant urban entertaining sectors. Home to many restaurants, Highgate is a popular destination for dining with plenty of social establishments within the suburb.

Life in Highgate

At the heart of Highgate is Beaufort Street. Loved for its array of distinct dining experiences, pubs, wine bars, shops and cafes, Beaufort Street is an urban playground for locals and visitors alike. The Flying Scotsman and Queens Tavern are two old school pubs that never fail to draw a crowd, while the Astor Theatre is a terrific venue for many acts that come through Perth. Sacred Heart Primary School and Highgate Primary School are the suburbs local schools.

Highgate facts

KEY FACTS

Distance to Perth (km) 2
Postcode 6003
Local Government Vincent
Local schools Highgate P.S., Sacred Heart P.S., Perth Ladies College, Mt Lawley TAFE Campus
Nearby schools Sacred Heart Primary School , Trinity College (East Perth) , St Paul's Primary School (Mount Lawley) , Mercedes College (Perth) , Perth College (Mount Lawley) , Aranmore (Leederville)
Shops Perth
Train stations East Perth
Bus services Bus service to Perth CBD or East Perth Train Station
 

Property ownership types

Highgate property types

Highgate by age

Highgate households

 
2016 Census Summary Highgate Perth
Population - usually resident 2,202 1,943,858
Median age of residents (years) 33 36
Average household size (persons) 2.00 3.00
Number of occupied dwellings * 1,040 690,280
Number of unoccupied dwellings 149 85,730
Median weekly household income $1,765 $1,643
Median monthly mortgage repayment $2,100 $2,000
Total private dwellings 1,186 776,015
Area (sqkm) 0 6,416
* Excludes visitor only households