SA · Unley Council
Highgate (SA), SA, 5063
Current weather
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85% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 12.4° / 10° today · 33.2 mm rain
Desirability index
#14 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Highgate (SA) is a small locality in the Unley area, home to around 1,504 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 26 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 17.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $605 (flats $580, houses $630), median house prices near $2,600,000 (up 57% recently), 3 school and preschool sites in the area, 7 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- 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
- Employment rate
- 63.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 22 / 102 / 79
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
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.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 26
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 26
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 17.3
- State safety percentile
- 21.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 66
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft7
- Sct - Non Residence6
- Sct - Residence3
- Theft From Motor Vehicle4
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,145
- Concordia CollegeCombined · ICSEA 1140
- Highgate SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1150
- Highgate School Intensive English Language Centre4 Hampstead AvenueSpecialist Facilities
- The Lady George Kindergarten27A Highgate StreetPreschools
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
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
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
131 planning-related records
2026· 13 proposals
June 2026
- Carport behind existing garage14 CARLTON ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Under Assessment
May 2026
- 1 into 4 Community Title Land DivisionLOT 300 EUSTON AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of original dwelling and single storey dwelling addition to rear and swimming pool and associated safety fencing.28 CHURCH ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Under Assessment
- 1 into 7 Community Title Land DivisionLOT 301 EUSTON AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Under Assessment
- Carport10 INVERGOWRIE AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
April 2026
- Demolition of existing carport and construction of a carport and louvre roof verandah37A 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 metresLOT 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 Fences84 AVENUE RD HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
- Construction of four, two-storey group dwellingsLOT 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 landscapingLOT 402 FULLARTON RD HIGHGATE SA 5063Under Assessment
November 2025
- Carport33 CHURCH ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling, alterations and a single storey dwelling addition and a carport3 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 features40 AVENUE RD HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
October 2025
- Two verandahs located at the rear of the dwelling30 YEO AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
- Conversion of garage to bedroom and new attached carport106 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 walls33 NORTH TCE HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
- Attached Verandah15 NORTH TCE HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
- Demolition of ancillary structures, single storey dwelling addition, two outbuildings and a verandah32 HIGHGATE ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
July 2025
- Swimming Pool & Safety Fences12 NORTH TCE HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
- Construction of a freestanding verandah12 YEO AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
- Change Fascia Signage Colour from Grey to YellowUNIT 1-3 445 -447 FULLARTON RD HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
- Verandah with gable roof100 CROSS RD HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
June 2025
- Variation to DA 090/389/2007/C2, installation of smoke detection systemUNIT 1-4 433 FULLARTON RD HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
- Demolition of the existing dwelling28 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 barrier12 YEO AV HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
- Swimming pool with enclosed pool plant and pool fence & gate12 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 boundaries24 CARLTON ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
2024· 25 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 deck27A 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 driveway26 CARLTON ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
- The demolition of a single storey dwelling, construction of a single storey detached dwelling and associated fencing15 WINCHESTER ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 2 38 HIGHGATE ST HIGHGATE SA 5063Decision Made
2023· 21 proposals
21 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 21 proposals
21 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 30 proposals
30 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Stop 10 Fullarton Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 11 Fullarton Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 12 Fullarton Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 165 Cross Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 166 Cross Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 167 Cross Road - North sideBus stop
- Kwik KopyCopyshop
Unit 7A 453 Fullarton Road
- Dental on FullartonDentist
467 Fullarton Road
- Australia PostPost office
- Samrat TandooriRestaurant
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 95.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #14 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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