3.2%
Capital Gain Yield
House
2.6%
Rental Yield
House
$1,616,500
Median Price
House
⭐☆☆☆☆
Momentum Rating
8.4%
Capital Gain Yield
Unit and apartment
4.1%
Rental Yield
Unit and apartment
$712,500
Median Price
Unit and apartment
⭐⭐☆☆☆
Momentum Rating
Factor Pricing
Projected Momentum for 2026 ⭐⭐☆☆☆
Monetary Policy Dependence: Price movements are highly reliant on the direction of the cash rate.
Development Potential: Due to being a well-established mature suburb with scarce vacant land, Highgate may face challenges sustaining future development growth. Upgrading and modernizing older homes in Highgate presents opportunities for homeowners and investors, though overall development prospects remain limited.
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| School Level | Public School | State Score | Distance |
| Preschool | The Lady George Kindergarten | Not Available | 0 km (within suburb) |
| Primary | Highgate School | 98 out of 100 | 0 km (within suburb) |
| Secondary | Unley High School | 92 out of 100 | 2.5 km |
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In-Zone Schools
Adelaide – Highgate, SA 5063
Public School Catchment (2026)
Council: City of Unley
Price and Rent
Descriptive Snapshot 2025 – 2026
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| House | Median Price | Unit & Apartment | Median Price |
| 2 Bedrooms | $890,000 | 1 Bedroom | $430,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,100,000 | 2 Bedrooms | $650,000 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,730,000 | 3 Bedrooms | $830,000 |
| House | Median Rent | Unit & Apartment | Median Rent |
| 2 Bedrooms | $600 per week | 1 Bedroom | $480 per week |
| 3 Bedrooms | $730 per week | 2 Bedrooms | $550 per week |
| 4 Bedrooms | $810 per week | 3 Bedrooms | $690 per week |
Nearby Petrol Station
BP Fullarton – 390 Fullarton Rd, Fullarton SA 5063.
Nearby Shopping Centre
Highgate Village Shopping Centre – 1/39 Invergowrie Ave, Highgate.
Nearby Hospital
Royal Adelaide Hospital (public)
Calvary Adelaide Hospital (private)
Size of Highgate: 0.6 square kilometres
Main Cardinal Direction: South
Specific Direction: South
Destination Highgate is a local business and community initiative that promotes the Highgate Village Shopping Centre. Home – Destination Highgate
Pros:
Prime Location: 4.5 km from Adelaide CBD.
Convenient Local Amenities: Highgate offers convenient access to essentials at Highgate Village Shopping Centre and is also close to Burnside Village, Unley Shopping Centre, the award-winning Frewville Foodland, and nearby hospitals such as Calvary Adelaide Hospital and the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Good Schools: Zoned for Highgate Primary School (well-regarded) and Unley High School. Proximity to Urrbrae Agricultural High School and private colleges such as Mercedes College and Concordia College.
Parks and Recreation: Beautiful, tree-lined streets with heritage homes and modern infill developments. Highly walkable and peaceful residential atmosphere.
Cons:
Limited Growth Potential: Highgate is a mature, well-established suburb with minimal vacant land, where development typically occurs through subdivision or replacing older dwellings. Property prices already well incorporate its fundamentals.
Limited Supply: Highgate has a small, tightly held property market with few properties available for sale or rent at any given time.
Traffic Congestion: Congestion along Fullarton Road during morning and afternoon commutes.
4.6%
AU Inflation Rate
4.35%
RBA Cash Rate Target
4.3%
AU Unemployment Rate
