Highfields Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Highfields is a locality approximately 112 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Highfields is 2289, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Highfields has a population of 936 (472 males, 460 females). The median age is 37 years.
The median weekly household income in Highfields is $2,198, with a median personal income of $959 per week.
The median weekly rent is $400 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.
In terms of birthplace, 96% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (14), India (8), and New Zealand (6).
90.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.7% speak another language.
The employment rate in Highfields shows 486 people employed (256 full-time, 204 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
The most common occupations are professionals (153), managers (39), and clerical & admin (37).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Highfields has an IRSAD score of 1071 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Highfields covers an area of 0.9 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1073 persons per km².
Statistically, Highfields sits within the Newcastle area, part of the broader Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region. It falls under the Lake Macquarie local government area.
The federal electorate for Highfields is Shortland (Provincial).
Highfields Details
| Postcode | 2289 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 936 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,198/week |
| Median Personal Income | $959/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1073/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 329 |
| Completed Year 12 | 44.0% |
| Australian Citizens | 93.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 32 (3.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -32.9564 |
| Longitude | 151.7137 |
| Distance from Sydney | 112 km |
| Region (SA4) | Newcastle and Lake Macquarie |
| Area (SA3) | Newcastle |
| Local Government | Lake Macquarie |
| Federal Electorate | Shortland |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 215 (23.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 96 (10.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 243 (26.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 240 (25.6%) |
| 65+ years | 141 (15.1%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 75 (8.0%) |
| Asthma | 35 (3.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 26 (2.8%) |
| Arthritis | 25 (2.7%) |
| Cancer | 16 (1.7%) |
| Diabetes | 14 (1.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 13 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 11 (3.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 102 (31.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 148 (46.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 60 (18.7%) |