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Our team provides professional Perth property management services throughout Highgate, a tightly held inner-city suburb just minutes from the CBD. Blending early character homes with modern apartments and a vibrant café scene, Highgate attracts tenants and investors seeking lifestyle, convenience, and long-term value in a walkable, high-demand location.
Suburb Snapshot
Highgate is a compact inner-city suburb just 2km from the Perth CBD, known for its character housing, apartment living, and vibrant café scene. With strong rental demand, walkability, and proximity to Beaufort Street and Hyde Park, it appeals to professionals and investors seeking low-maintenance, high-convenience living.
Investment Insights
For investors, Highgate offers a reliable mix of rental performance and location-driven value. Highgate’s unit market sees consistently low vacancy, with quick leasing driven by demand from young professionals. Houses remain tightly held, supporting long-term capital growth.
Property Market Overview
- Median Property Prices: Highgate’s housing market remains strong, with the median house price reaching $1.39 million — up 7.1% year-on-year. While unit prices have softened slightly, with a median of $475,000, demand for well-located apartments remains steady.
- Rental Market: Units in Highgate rent for a median of $592 per week, delivering a strong 6.0% yield. Houses rent for $750 per week, with a lower yield of 3.2%. Both segments show high rental demand and low vacancy.
- Market Activity:In the 12 months to June 2025, 75 units and 14 houses were sold, while 171 units and 29 houses were leased. Median time on market remains low with 16 days for units and 13 for houses
Data via. realestate.com for period July 2024 – June 2025
Demographics & Lifestyle
Highgate is home to just over 2,300 residents, with a median age of 34 and an average household size of 1.8 (2021 census). The suburb attracts young professionals and couples drawn to its walkability, café culture, and proximity to the CBD. A high proportion of renters and compact households reflects demand for low-maintenance, inner-city living.
Local amenities
Highgate offers easy access to the vibrant Beaufort Street café and dining strip, including local favourites like The Queens and Chu Bakery. Residents enjoy the nearby Hyde Park for outdoor recreation, and benefit from quick CBD access via Beaufort Street buses and nearby train stations.
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