Highgate vs North Perth
The verdict
North Perth is closer to the coast (9.2 km vs 10.9 km).
Scores
HighgateNorth Perth
| Highgate | North Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 91 |
| Transport | 89 | 85 |
| Education | 82 | 86 |
| 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 | North Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,326 | 9,623 |
| Median age | 34 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,852 | $2,323 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.8% | 62.5% |
| Born in Australia | 55.3% | 66.8% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Highgate High Growth · North Perth High Growth
Property
| Highgate | North Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | North Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 301 | 312 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 129 | 145 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 989 | 1,008 |
| 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 | North Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,133 | 1,133 |
See the full school list on each profile: Highgate · North Perth
Transport
| Highgate | North Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 49 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 20 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 760 m | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Highgate | North Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 28 |
| Parks | 2 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.9 km | 9.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.5 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Highgate | North Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,326 | 9,623 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,688 | 10,560 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,751 | 13,082 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.68% | 2.35% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Highgate or North Perth?
Highgate and North Perth have similar average school ICSEA scores (1133 and 1133).
Which has better public transport, Highgate or North Perth?
Highgate has the higher transport score (Highgate 89/100 vs North Perth 85/100).
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