Highbury at a glance
Median house
$1,180,000
+18.6% over 12 months
Median unit
$274,320
Weekly rent
$680
Houses · units $675
Gross yield
3.0%
Houses, on the median
Population
6,956
Median age 41
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 26 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,180,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (26 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 77% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+18.6%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $236,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +18.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Highbury.
Median house price
$1,180,000
+18.6% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Median of 26 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$680/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$675/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$1,180,000
+18.6% annual growth
$274,320
6,956
Median age: 41
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
5-year trajectory
at +18.6%/yr
2021
$503K
5-year change
+135%
2026
$1.2M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Highbury.
Highbury's median house price is $1,180,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 26 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5089 (SA), City of Tea Tree Gully, part of Greater Adelaide.
Highbury (5089) sits in the Tea Tree Gully region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,180,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +18.6% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Highbury has roughly 6,956 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Highbury scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 14 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Highbury's population at 6,956, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,956
Median age
41
Family households
82%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.00% (median rent $680/wk against a $1,180,000 price tag). Units yield 12.80% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (12%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +18.6% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20263.00%
Based on $1,180,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 202612.80%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026+18.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202686%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
164
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
80
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Highbury.
Local schools for Highbury
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Government School Catchment
Highbury Primary School
St Agnes School P - 6
Tea Tree Gully Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Highbury.
- What is the median house price in Highbury?
- The median house price in Highbury, SA 5089 is $1,180,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 26 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +18.6%.
- How much is my house worth in Highbury?
- A useful starting point is the Highbury median house price of $1,180,000 (units $274,320). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Highbury a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Highbury is 3.0%: the median weekly house rent is $680 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,180,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 18.6% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Highbury is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Highbury postcode?
- Highbury is in the 5089 postcode, in SA, in the City of Tea Tree Gully region.
- Where is Highbury?
- Highbury is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5089. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Tea Tree Gully region.
- What is the average rent in Highbury?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $675.
- What schools are in Highbury?
- There are 20 schools serving Highbury on this page, including Highbury Primary School, St Agnes School P - 6, Tea Tree Gully Primary School.
- How walkable is Highbury?
- Highbury has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 80.
- What suburbs are near Highbury?
- Highbury is close to Vista, Tea Tree Gully, St Agnes, Houghton, Hope Valley.
- What is the population of Highbury?
- The population of Highbury is approximately 6,956 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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