Highgate Postcode
Western Australia
Highgate is an inner suburb in Western Australia, located approximately 1 km from the Perth CBD. It falls within the 6003 postcode area and uses the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Highgate has a population of 2,326 (1,197 males, 1,127 females). The median age is 34 years.
The median weekly household income in Highgate is $1,852, with a median personal income of $1,194 per week.
The median weekly rent is $365 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,752.
In terms of birthplace, 82% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (111), New Zealand (49), and Italy (41).
70.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 22.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Highgate shows 1,483 people employed (973 full-time, 433 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
The most common occupations are professionals (524), managers (160), and community & personal service (120).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Highgate has an IRSAD score of 1068 placing it in decile 9 (very advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Highgate covers an area of 0.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 5591 persons per km².
Statistically, Highgate sits within the Perth City area, part of the broader Perth - Inner region. It falls under the Perth local government area.
The federal electorate for Highgate is Perth (Inner Metropolitan).
Highgate shares the 6003 postcode with Northbridge.
Highgate Details
| Postcode | 6003 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 2,326 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,852/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,194/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $365 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,752 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Population Density | 5591/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,163 |
| Completed Year 12 | 67.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 78.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 20 (0.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (very advantaged) |
| Latitude | -31.9392 |
| Longitude | 115.8692 |
| Distance from Perth | 1 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - Inner |
| Area (SA3) | Perth City |
| Local Government | Perth |
| Federal Electorate | Perth |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 217 (9.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 228 (9.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,148 (49.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 487 (20.9%) |
| 65+ years | 261 (11.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 259 (11.1%) |
| Asthma | 79 (3.4%) |
| Arthritis | 48 (2.1%) |
| Diabetes | 34 (1.5%) |
| Cancer | 26 (1.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 24 (1.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 16 (0.7%) |
| Dementia | 7 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 176 (15.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 625 (54.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 282 (24.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 69 (6.0%) |