Highgate at a glance
Median house
$2,600,000
Median unit
$329,040
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
1,504
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Highgate.
The postcode for Highgate is 5063 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Highgate is $2,600,000.
Highgate (5063) sits in the Burnside region of South Australia. The median house here is $2,600,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Highgate has roughly 1,504 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Highgate scores 20/100 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 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Highgate's population at 1,504, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,504
Median age
41
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,600,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $329,040, roughly 87% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $520,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,600,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $329,040.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$630/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$580/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$2,600,000
$329,040
1,504
Median age: 41
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.26% (median rent $630/wk against a $2,600,000 price tag). Units yield 9.17% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20261.26%
Based on $2,600,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20269.17%
Based on $329,040 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 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.
13
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.
20
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Highgate.
Local schools for Highgate
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Highgate School
Urrbrae Agricultural High School
Unley High 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 Highgate.
- What is the median house price in Highgate?
- The median house price in Highgate, SA 5063 is $2,600,000. The median unit price is $329,040.
- What is the Highgate postcode?
- Highgate is in the 5063 postcode, in SA, in the City of Burnside region.
- Where is Highgate?
- Highgate is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5063. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Burnside region.
- What is the average rent in Highgate?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $630, for units it's $580.
- What schools are in Highgate?
- There are 20 schools serving Highgate on this page, including Highgate School, Concordia College, Urrbrae Agricultural High School.
- How walkable is Highgate?
- Highgate has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Highgate?
- Highgate is close to Malvern, Kingswood, Netherby, Myrtle Bank, Urrbrae.
- What is the population of Highgate?
- The population of Highgate is approximately 1,504 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
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