Side by sideSuburb comparison

East Perth vs Highgate.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Highgate edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Highgate (1114) sits above East Perth (1113).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Highgate edges out on average school ICSEA (1114 vs 1113).

Common questionsEast Perth vs Highgate

Common questions

Does East Perth or Highgate have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Highgate scores 1114 vs 1113 in East Perth. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

East Perth
Metric
Highgate

Price & Market

$1,350,000
Median house
$470,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$410/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$380/wk
$410/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$365/wk
36.0%
Owner occupied
42.0%
61.0%
Renter occupied
57.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
11,681
Population
2,326
35
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1113
Avg ICSEA
1114

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).