Highbury vs St Agnes
The verdict
St Agnes is more affordable, with a median house price of $828K versus $1.02M in Highbury. Highbury rates higher for education (67 vs 56). St Agnes rates higher for liveability (77 vs 57). Highbury has a shorter estimated CBD commute (50 vs 56 min). On the separate residential safety score, Highbury rates higher (100 vs 70/100 in St Agnes).
Scores
| Highbury | St Agnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 61 |
| Transport | 44 | 50 |
| Education | 67 | 56 |
| Liveability | 57 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Highbury | St Agnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,956 | 4,233 |
| Median age | 41 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,038 | $1,557 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.0% | 34.3% |
| Born in Australia | 74.8% | 73.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Highbury Moderate Growth · St Agnes Moderate Growth
Property
| Highbury | St Agnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $828K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 39.4% | 10.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $725 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Highbury | St Agnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 101 | 283 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 86 | 24 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,257 | 5,528 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Highbury | St Agnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,058 | 1,042 |
See the full school list on each profile: Highbury · St Agnes
Transport
| Highbury | St Agnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 56 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.3 km | 9.0 km |
Liveability
| Highbury | St Agnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 6 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.4 km | 14.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.7 km | 14.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.6 km | 10.2 km |
Population & growth
| Highbury | St Agnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,956 | 4,233 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,371 | 4,325 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,991 | 5,019 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.46% | 0.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Highbury or St Agnes?
Highbury has the higher residential safety score (Highbury 100/100 vs St Agnes 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Highbury or St Agnes?
St Agnes is more affordable, with a median house price of $828K versus $1.02M.
Which has better schools, Highbury or St Agnes?
Highbury has a higher average school ICSEA (Highbury 1058 vs St Agnes 1042; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Highbury or St Agnes?
St Agnes has the higher transport score (Highbury 44/100 vs St Agnes 50/100).
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