Average rent in Perth (North) - Highgate, WA — 2026

Perth (North) - Highgate sits in the Vincent local government area, 1km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 11,414 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $380/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 59% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$380/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,414

ABS 2021

Median age
33
Distance to Perth
1 km
Households renting
59%
Separate houses
19%
Flats / apartments
56%
Born overseas
41%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Vincent

Renting in Perth (North) - Highgate

Renting in Perth (North) - Highgate costs more than most of Western Australia — the typical renter pays $380/week, which is 13% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (59%) living mostly in flats and apartments (56%), which fits the inner-Perth pattern. About 41% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Perth (North) - Highgate is 1km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Perth (North) - Highgate?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Perth (North) - Highgate, WA was $380. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Perth (North) - Highgate rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Perth (North) - Highgate came in at $380 — 13% above. Perth (North) - Highgate sits 1km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 19% separate houses and 56% flats).
Which suburbs near Perth (North) - Highgate have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Perth (North) - Highgate's $380/week (ABS 2021): South Perth - Kensington, Mundijong, Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill. On the higher end, you've got O'Connor (WA), Beeliar - Wattleup, Fremantle. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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