Perth (North) - Highgate

Perth (North) - Highgate is a growing suburb in WA with 13,732 residents.

SA2 code: 503021296
State: WA

Population

13,732

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+13.4%

3yr: +12.8% · 10yr: +17.8%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$380/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,893/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Perth (North) - Highgate (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +12.8%5yr: +13.4%10yr: +17.8%Total: +90.4%

Population grew from 7,214 to 13,732 over 24 years, averaging 2.7% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 3.2%

Predominantly apartments (55.9%), rental-heavy (60.2% renting), built for families (44% are 2 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 19%

Townhouses 25%

Apartments 56%

1,021 houses1,320 townhouses2,970 apartments

Tenure

Owned 15%

Mortgage 24%

Renting 60%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

1,288 (24.7%)

2 bed

2,288 (43.8%)

3 bed

1,321 (25.3%)

4 bed

269 (5.2%)

5 bed

36 (0.7%)

6+ bed

19 (0.4%)

Perth (North) - Highgate

Population over time — Perth (North) - Highgate (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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