Highbury vs St Agnes
St Agnes (median $905,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Highbury ($1,180,000). Over the past year, Highbury (+18.6%) ran 6.9 percentage points ahead of St Agnes (+11.7%) on house-price growth.
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Highbury and St Agnes side by side
| Measure | Highbury | St Agnes |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,180,000 | $905,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $237,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | +18.6% | +11.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $675/wk | $602/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1045 | 1036 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 80 | 100 |
| Population | 6,956 | 4,233 |
| Median age | 41 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 699 mm | 578 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 29.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
St Agnes scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Highbury (1045) sits above St Agnes (1036).
- For buyers
- St Agnes is the lower entry point at $905,000 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: St Agnes delivers the better gross yield (3.73% vs 3.00%), but Highbury has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Highbury edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1036). Highbury also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Highbury vs St Agnes: common questions
Is Highbury or St Agnes cheaper to buy in?
St Agnes has the lower median house price at $905,000, roughly 23% below Highbury ($1,180,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Highbury or St Agnes?
Over the past 12 months, Highbury grew +18.6% vs +11.7% in St Agnes, a gap of 6.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Highbury or St Agnes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Highbury scores 1045 vs 1036 in St Agnes. 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.
Which is more walkable, Highbury or St Agnes?
St Agnes scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Highbury or St Agnes?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.73% in St Agnes vs 3.00% in Highbury. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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