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Highgate, 5063

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,616

Growth (1 yr)

+0.7%

Growth (5 yr)

+3.4%

Median age

41

Median income

$2,192/wk

Employment rate

63.6%

University qualified

49.2%

Work from home

13.1%

Median house price · Q1 2026

$2,600,000

Languages at home

21.8%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, French, Greek

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

54.4/100
Average

Top 11% of South Australia's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Heritage area
  • Inner city
What Highgate is known for: Heritage area, Inner city

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Suburb profile

Highgate is an inner metropolitan suburb of Adelaide, in Unley Council, where heritage listings sit alongside mixed commercial and residential development. Notable landmarks include Hall (Former Chapel) Concordia College.

Local school ICSEA scores sit well above the peer median, well above typical levels for inner metropolitan suburbs. University qualifications are among the highest in the peer group, with university qualifications 32% above the peer median, and recorded road-crash rates are lower than in comparable places, with recorded road crashes 63% below the peer median. The clearer weaknesses are thinner park access, thinner mapped green cover within the suburb boundary and limited amenity for the price, with park access 100% below the peer median.

Overall, the suburb suits people prioritising university qualifications and school quality over open space.

Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.

Strengths and weaknesses

Inner metropolitan suburb · compared with inner metropolitan suburbs in South Australia (188)

Strengths

  • University qualifications are among the highest in the peer group
  • Local school ICSEA scores sit well above the peer median
  • Recorded road-crash rates are lower than in comparable places

Weaknesses

  • Park access is a relative weakness
  • Green cover is a relative weakness
  • Buyers pay a premium despite relatively limited amenity access

What stands out

  • Heritage listings
  • Hall (Former Chapel) Concordia College

Who it suits

  • Families
  • Professionals
  • Retirees
  • Students
  • Budget buyers

Housing, growth and risk

How Highgate compares

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$2.6M

+57% change

Median rent

$605/wk

Houses $630 · Units $580

Population (ERP)

1,616

+0.7% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.3%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#18

among Metro Adelaide · Emerging

Crime rate

10th

percentile in state (higher = more crime)

Pop. growth

61st

percentile in SA

Rented dwellings

24%

2021 Census tenure

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

92nd

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
54.4/100 — Average
State standing
Top 11% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
1226th in Australia
State rank
72nd in SA
Peer rank
#18 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#53 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$580
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$630
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$605
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
10
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$2,600,000
Median price change
+56.9%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (10%) · Future Growth (6%)

Household crowding and healthy vacancy — not cheapness Modest price change as a healthy-growth band

Data sources & freshness

  • SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only

Population

Estimated resident population

1,616(June 2025)

+0.7% annual · +3.4% over 5 years · 61th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.7%
5-year growth
+3.4%
Change in 1 year
+11
Change in 5 years
+53
Growth rank in SA
61th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,650), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,504
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$2,192
Dwelling vacancy
5.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
32 of 604
Median monthly mortgage
$2,009
Median weekly rent (2021 Census)
$360
Tenure (owned / mortgaged / rented)
41.9% / 34.5% / 23.6%
Employment rate
63.6%
Travel to work (WFH / public transport / car)
13.1% / 4.8% / 62.8%
Walked or cycled to work
6.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
398 / 102 / 79

Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%) · Accessibility (12%) · Future Growth (6%)

Employment, household income and owned-outright tenure (2021 Census) Work-from-home and public-transport commute shares (2021 Census) Five-year population change as a healthy-growth band, not a boom bonus

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Qualifications

49.2% of adults have a university degree, compared with 22.6% across South Australia. 7.7% have a trade or vocational qualification.

  • University qualified49.2% · 22.6% SA
  • Diploma qualified8.8% · 8.6% SA
  • Trade / vocational7.7% · 17.5% SA
  • Year 12 or below34.3% · 51.2% SA

Highest qualification field

Main field of the highest non-school qualification (2021 Census).

  • Management and commerce22.7%
  • Health19.6%
  • Society and culture14.3%
  • Education10.6%
  • Engineering and related technologies9.7%
  • Natural and physical sciences6.2%
How these groups are defined
MeasureDefinition
University qualifiedBachelor degree or higher
Diploma qualifiedAdvanced Diploma / Diploma
Trade / vocationalCertificate III + IV
Year 12Year 12 as highest attainment
Below Year 12Year 11 / 10 / 9 or below

People aged 15 years and over, 2021 Census. University, diploma and trade shares match ABS highest educational attainment (HEAP). Year 12 and below Year 12 are combined in the chart because the General Community Profile reports school-only attainment as a residual.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)

University qualifications from the 2021 Census

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Tax & income

Median taxable income (2023–24)
$63,114

89th percentile in SA · +7% vs Australia

Median salary / wages (2023–24)
$67,704

92nd percentile in SA · +4% vs Australia

Residents with rental investments
16.0%

87th percentile in SA · +16% vs Australia

Median super balance (2023–24)
$106,743

78th percentile in SA · +69% vs Australia

Residents with business income
11.0%

62nd percentile in SA · +6% vs Australia

Australian Taxation Office Taxation Statistics 2023–24, individuals Table 25. Figures describe taxpayers who live in postcode 5063 — not a suburb-level official statistic. Rental investment is the share of local taxpayers reporting rental income or loss, not the share of local properties owned by investors.

Counts, net rent & state comparison
Taxpayers in this postcode
8,380
Taxpayers reporting net rent
1,317
Median net rent
$30
Taxpayers reporting business income
913
Taxable income vs state median
+16%
Salary / wages vs state median
+18%
Rental investment vs state median
+33%
Super vs state median
+37%
Business income vs state median
0%

Percentiles rank this postcode among unique postcodes in SA, so suburbs that share a postcode are not counted twice. Dollar figures are compared with Australia-wide ATO medians from the same release. Median net rent is among taxpayers who reported the rent label and can be negative.

Data sources & freshness

  • Taxation Statistics 2023–24 — individuals by postcode (Table 25) — Australian Taxation Office · Updated · Annual release; taxpayer residential postcode, not suburb boundary

Community & culture

21.8% speak a language other than English at home; 25.4% born overseas

Language at home
1,151 English only · 320 other
Non-English at home
21.8%
Born overseas
374 (25.4%)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
3 (0.2%)
Australian citizens
1,312
Languages spoken at home (other than English)
14

Top languages other than English

Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).

  • Mandarin64 · 46.7%
  • French10 · 7.3%
  • Greek9 · 6.6%
  • Cantonese8 · 5.8%
  • Italian7 · 5.1%
  • Korean6 · 4.4%
  • Sinhalese6 · 4.4%
  • Indonesian5 · 3.6%

Religion

46.7%No religion

No religion is the most common response at 46.7%, while Christianity accounts for 43.8%.

MeasureSuburbState
No religion46.7%45.2%
Christianity43.8%40%
Buddhism3.3%1.9%
Other / not stated6.3%12.9%
Christian denominations
DenominationSuburbState
Catholic13.8%15.5%
Anglican10%7.2%
Uniting Church7.4%4.8%
Lutheran3.6%2.4%
Baptist2.5%1.5%
Christian (not further defined)2.3%2.6%

2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, Indigenous status, and religious affiliation (usual residence). Religion is optional on the Census form.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2025–26)
17
Against the person
2
Against property
15
Rate per 1,000 residents
10.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 752 residents
State crime-rate percentile
9.6th (higher = more crime)
Family & domestic abuse offences
66
Decrease (daily rate)
-34.6%
Recorded road crashes (in suburb)
23
Crash rate per 1,000 residents (state rank)
14.23

Most common offence types

  • Damage Or Destroy Property3
  • Motor Vehicle Theft And Related Offences2
  • Obtain Benefit By Deception2
  • Sct - Residence4
  • Theft From A Person4

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)

Crime rate, offences against the person, year-on-year trend and recorded road crash rates

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
2 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (16 schools)
1,133
Median ICSEA percentile
92th
School list
  • Highgate SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1150 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 616 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 0.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Concordia CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1140 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 1,312 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Urrbrae Agricultural High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1074 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 1,102 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Sunrise Christian School FullartonPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1133 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 175 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Unley High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1084 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 1,547 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
  • Mitcham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1121 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 629 students · Top SEA quarter 48% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1135 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 256 students · Top SEA quarter 55% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Walford Anglican School for GirlsCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1162 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 400 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Mitcham Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1083 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 754 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Unley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1154 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 470 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (14%)

Median school ICSEA first, then school and catchment counts

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

7 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 12 Fullarton Rd - West side
  • Stop 165 Cross Rd - North side
  • Stop 166 Cross Rd - North side
  • Stop 167 Cross Rd - North side
  • Stop School Cross Rd / Urrbrae Agricultural High School - North side

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (12%)

Public transport stops per 1,000 residents and walkability

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

40 mapped amenities

1 restaurants · 1 playgrounds · 6 swimming pools · 1 post offices

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Decent local green space — 0 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
13/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.66
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink(1)
  • Samrat TandooriRestaurant
Everyday services(1)
  • Australia PostPost office
Community(1)
  • Highgate Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(1)
  • Dental on FullartonDentist

    467 Fullarton Road

Sport & outdoors(8)
  • Playground
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (6)
Transport(6)

6 bus stops

Other(5)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • Concordia College and St Johns Lutheran SchoolCollege
  • Kwik KopyCopyshop

    Unit 7A 453 Fullarton Road

  • Parking (16)
  • Waste Basket (2)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually. Campgrounds, beaches, wineries and local trails are included when they sit inside the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport per 1,000 residents (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Green cover of suburb area
0%
Woodland / forest cover
0%
Parks & woodland features (OSM)
0
Parks (OSM)
0
Typical summer maximum
29°C

Green cover is the share of this suburb's boundary overlapping OpenStreetMap parks, woodland and forest polygons — not a satellite tree-canopy product. Summer maximum is the WorldClim / Open-Meteo seasonal normal already collected for Weather.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)

Tree canopy first, then green-cover area and parks per 1,000

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover and tree canopy — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated · Park/woodland polygons intersected with suburb boundaries

Health access

Nearest hospital
Glenside Health Services (2.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public Psychiatric Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
No emergency department listed
GP clinics in suburb
0

GP clinic counts from OpenStreetMap. Bulk-billing figures only include clinics tagged in OSM (sparse and unofficial — not a Medicare list).

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (12%)

Hospitals, GPs and aged care

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
34
Participants per 1,000 residents
21.0

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
29° / 14°
Rainfall
67 mm · ~8 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
23° / 10°
Rainfall
97 mm · ~12 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
16° / 6°
Rainfall
148 mm · ~18 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
22° / 9°
Rainfall
119 mm · ~15 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 16 proposals

  • September 2026

  • Demolition of the ancillary structures, alternations to additions to the existing dwelling, alternation to the existing swimming pool safety fencing.
    35 CHELTENHAM ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Demolition of carport
    25 INVERGOWRIE AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made

  • July 2026

  • Outbuilding (garage and domestic storage shed)
    25 INVERGOWRIE AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made

  • June 2026

  • Carport behind existing garage
    14 CARLTON ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made

  • May 2026

  • 1 into 4 Community Title Land Division
    LOT 300 EUSTON AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling, alterations, single storey dwelling addition to rear, outbuilding and swimming pool and associated safety fencing.
    28 CHURCH ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • 1 into 7 Community Title Land Division
    LOT 301 EUSTON AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Carport
    10 INVERGOWRIE AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Demolition of existing carport and construction of a carport and louvre roof verandah
    37A CARLTON ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Removal of a Regulated Street Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata).
    38 CHELTENHAM ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Construction of seven, two-storey group dwellings and combined retaining walls and fencing with a height greater than 2.1 metres
    LOT 301 EUSTON AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Demolition of ancillary structure, partial demolition of existing dwelling, alterations and double storey dwelling addition.
    4 YEO AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Swimming Pool & Safety Fences
    84 AVENUE RD HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Construction of four, two-storey group dwellings and masonry front fencing
    LOT 300 EUSTON AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Remove significant tree (Eucalyptus sp.)
    134B CROSS RD HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Demolition of ancillary structures and partial demolition of existing dwelling. Construction of a single storey dwelling addition, carport, outbuilding (shed), front fence, and swimming pool and associated safety features.
    1 INVERGOWRIE AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Under Assessment
2025· 21 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Construction of an office with associated car park and landscaping
    LOT 402 FULLARTON RD HIGHGATE SA 5063Under Assessment

  • November 2025

  • Carport
    33 CHURCH ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling, alterations and a single storey dwelling addition and a carport
    3 INVERGOWRIE AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Construction of a two storey detached dwelling, front fence, combined retaining wall and fence and a swimming pool with associated safety features
    40 AVENUE RD HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Two verandahs located at the rear of the dwelling
    30 YEO AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Conversion of garage to bedroom and new attached carport
    106 CROSS RD HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Removal of a significant tasmanian blue gum (Eucalyptus Globulus)
    37 YEO AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings, construction of two, single-storey detached dwellings and combined boundary fencing and retaining walls
    33 NORTH TCE HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Attached Verandah
    15 NORTH TCE HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Demolition of ancillary structures, single storey dwelling addition, two outbuildings and a verandah
    32 HIGHGATE ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Swimming Pool & Safety Fences
    12 NORTH TCE HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Construction of a freestanding verandah
    12 YEO AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Change Fascia Signage Colour from Grey to Yellow
    UNIT 1-3 445 -447 FULLARTON RD HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Verandah with gable roof
    100 CROSS RD HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Variation to DA 090/389/2007/C2, installation of smoke detection system
    UNIT 1-4 433 FULLARTON RD HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Demolition of the existing dwelling
    28 CHURCH ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Under Assessment

  • March 2025

  • Construction of an in-ground swimming pool with associated safety features and dwelling addition (to house pool pump equipment)
    58 AVENUE RD HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Install a fiberglass swimming pool & associated safety barrier
    12 YEO AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Swimming pool with enclosed pool plant and pool fence & gate
    12 NORTH TCE HIGHGATE SA 5063Under Assessment

  • February 2025

  • Dwelling additions and alterations including partial demolition of the existing dwelling, demolition of ancillary structures and construction of a front fence.
    22 AVENUE RD HIGHGATE SA 5063Under Assessment

  • January 2025

  • Retaining walls and fencing (maximum height of 2.72m) along side and rear boundaries
    24 CARLTON ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
2024· 6 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling and construction of alterations and single storey dwelling addition.
    10 INVERGOWRIE AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Land Division: Torrens Titled Land Division creating one additional allotment (1 into 2)
    122A CROSS RD HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Demolition of ancillary structures, alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and construction of a deck
    27A CARLTON ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made

  • September 2024

  • Demolish a steel framed Colorbond clad garage and attached shed with concrete floor and partial removal of concrete driveway
    26 CARLTON ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
  • The demolition of a single storey dwelling, construction of a single storey detached dwelling and associated fencing
    15 WINCHESTER ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Verandah
    UNIT 2 38 HIGHGATE ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

15 heritage places

  • Contributory Item32 - 36 Cheltenham Street HIGHGATEContributory item
  • Contributory Item22 - 26 Cheltenham Street HIGHGATEContributory item
  • Contributory item29 - 35 Cheltenham Street HIGHGATEContributory item
  • Contributory item39 Cheltenham Street HIGHGATEContributory item
  • Dwelling499-503 Fullarton Road HIGHGATELocal heritage
  • Dwelling (Rosefield)11-13 Cheltenham Street HIGHGATELocal heritage
  • Hall (Former Chapel) Concordia College45 Cheltenham Street HIGHGATELocal heritage
  • Highgate Primary School27 Avenue Road HIGHGATELocal heritage
  • Historic Sites (unclassified)6 - 8 Cheltenham Street HIGHGATEContributory item
  • Historic Sites (unclassified)12 Cheltenham Street HIGHGATEContributory item

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)

Heritage listings as established streetscape

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Flood / inundation overlay
11.7% of suburb boundary

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Flood cover is the share of the suburb boundary overlapping current SA Planning flood overlays (flooding and evidence required). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)

Bushfire and flood hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Adelaide
Member of Parliament
Steve GEORGANAS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
131,436
Turnout (2025)
90.2%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+7.2 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 30.9%Labor 69.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.4 km away).

Coalition 36.7%Labor 63.3%

5.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +10.7 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • HighgateLabor 64.1% · Coalition 35.9% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
  • Unley ParkLabor 43.7% · Coalition 56.3% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
  • MalvernLabor 61.5% · Coalition 38.5% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
  • ParksideLabor 69.1% · Coalition 30.9% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
  • UnleyLabor 65.6% · Coalition 34.4% TPP (2025)2.0 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD and IRSD deciles)

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