Highfields vs Kahibah
The verdict
Highfields is more affordable, with a median house price of $994K versus $1.25M in Kahibah. Highfields rates higher for education (67 vs 60). On the separate residential safety score, Kahibah rates higher (75 vs 70/100 in Highfields).
Scores
| Highfields | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 71 |
| Transport | 62 | 64 |
| Education | 67 | 60 |
| Liveability | 93 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Highfields | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 936 | 2,603 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,198 | $1,804 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.5% | 39.2% |
| Born in Australia | 87.1% | 87.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Highfields Moderate Growth · Kahibah Moderate Growth
Property
| Highfields | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $994K | $1.25M |
| Median unit price | $292K | $854K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 4.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $760 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Highfields | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 75 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 321 | 154 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 192 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 427 | 307 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,205 | 2,805 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Highfields | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,076 |
See the full school list on each profile: Highfields · Kahibah
Transport
| Highfields | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Highfields | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 112.5 km | 111.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.3 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Highfields | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 936 | 2,603 |
| Estimated 2025 | 963 | 2,677 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,061 | 2,951 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.71% | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Highfields or Kahibah?
Kahibah has the higher residential safety score (Highfields 70/100 vs Kahibah 75/100).
Which is more affordable, Highfields or Kahibah?
Highfields is more affordable, with a median house price of $994K versus $1.25M.
Which has better public transport, Highfields or Kahibah?
Kahibah has the higher transport score (Highfields 62/100 vs Kahibah 64/100).
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