Highgate vs Mount Hawthorn
The verdict
Mount Hawthorn rates higher for education (87 vs 82). Mount Hawthorn is closer to the coast (7.5 km vs 10.9 km).
Scores
HighgateMount Hawthorn
| Highgate | Mount Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 91 |
| Transport | 89 | 85 |
| Education | 82 | 87 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Highgate | Mount Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,326 | 8,183 |
| Median age | 34 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,852 | $2,890 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.8% | 63.8% |
| Born in Australia | 55.3% | 72.0% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Highgate High Growth · Mount Hawthorn High Growth
Property
| Highgate | Mount Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Highgate | Mount Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 301 | 318 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 129 | 147 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 989 | 1,014 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Highgate is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Highgate | Mount Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,133 | 1,110 |
See the full school list on each profile: Highgate · Mount Hawthorn
Transport
| Highgate | Mount Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 45 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 760 m | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Highgate | Mount Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 28 |
| Parks | 2 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.9 km | 7.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.5 km | 4.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Highgate | Mount Hawthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,326 | 8,183 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,688 | 8,941 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,751 | 11,203 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.68% | 2.24% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Highgate or Mount Hawthorn?
Highgate has a higher average school ICSEA (Highgate 1133 vs Mount Hawthorn 1110; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Highgate or Mount Hawthorn?
Highgate has the higher transport score (Highgate 89/100 vs Mount Hawthorn 85/100).
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