Perth (North) - Highgate, WA 6721
Inner-Perth convenience with a character all its own.
- Urban convenience
- $380/wk Median
- 58.9% Renters
Perth (North) - Highgate Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.4k
- Median age
- 33
- Median weekly rent
- $380
- To the CBD
- 1.2km
- Walkability
- 8.5
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Perth (North) - Highgate Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Perth (North) - Highgate is one of Perth's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 11,414 residents, a clear majority 58.9% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $380 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Perth (North) - Highgate
Perth (North) - Highgate Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Perth (North) - Highgate Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Perth (North) - Highgate
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Perth (North) - Highgate
Real questions renters ask before moving to Perth (North) - Highgate.
Is Perth (North) - Highgate family-friendly for renters?
Perth (North) - Highgate has around 4 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $380/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Perth.
How much does it cost to rent in Perth (North) - Highgate?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Perth (North) - Highgate is $380. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $380 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
What's the community like in Perth (North) - Highgate?
Locals describe Perth (North) - Highgate as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 11,414, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Perth (North) - Highgate a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Perth (North) - Highgate has a 58.9% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a clear majority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
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