Highgate vs North Perth, WA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Highgate | North Perth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.3/100 | 62.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.7/100 | 18.9/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 49 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 90 | 304 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 2,326 | 9,623 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNorth Perth
- Best for familiesHighgate
- Best for investmentNorth Perth
- Best for best valueNorth Perth
- Best for best schoolsHighgate
Comparison summary
Highgate (WA) and North Perth offer different strengths across official suburb data. North Perth leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours North Perth; Housing (desirability) favours North Perth; Parks & reserves favours North Perth. Quick verdicts: Retirees → North Perth, Families → Highgate (WA), Investment → North Perth, Best value → North Perth.