Highgate at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
2,326
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Highgate.
The postcode for Highgate is 6003 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Highgate (6003) sits in the Perth region of Western Australia.
Highgate has roughly 2,326 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Highgate scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Highgate's population at 2,326, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (42% own, 57% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (45%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,326
Median age
34
Family households
46%
Lone person
45%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$365/wk
Owner occupied
42%
Renter occupied
57%
At a deeper level
2,326
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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
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Government School Catchment
Highgate Primary School
North Perth Primary School
Mount Lawley Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Highgate.
- What is the Highgate postcode?
- Highgate is in the 6003 postcode, in WA, in the City of Perth region.
- Where is Highgate?
- Highgate is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6003. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Perth region.
- What is the average rent in Highgate?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $365.
- What schools are in Highgate?
- There are 20 schools serving Highgate on this page, including Sacred Heart Primary School, Highgate Primary School, Perth College.
- How walkable is Highgate?
- Highgate has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Highgate?
- Highgate is close to Mount Lawley, Perth Bc, Northbridge, Northbridge, Northbridge.
- What is the population of Highgate?
- The population of Highgate is approximately 2,326 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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