Western Australia location profile
Highgate WA 6003
Compact inner-city suburb in the City of Vincent, known for heritage cottages, modern apartments, and the Beaufort Street cafe and bar strip. Highly walkable with excellent dining, green spaces like nearby Hyde Park, and fast access to the CBD.
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Why families consider Highgate
Mix of young professionals, students and downsizers in mostly medium-to-high density housing; culturally diverse and lively, with a strong cafe/nightlife scene balanced by leafy streets and local parks.
Amenities & services
- Woolworths Highgate (Harold St)
- Beaufort Street cafes, bars and boutiques
- GP and dental clinics on Beaufort St
- Pharmacies on Beaufort and Bulwer Streets
- Royal Perth Hospital (nearby in Perth/East Perth)
- Specialty grocers and IGA nearby in Mount Lawley
- City of Vincent Library and Local History Centre, 99 Loftus St, Leederville
- State Library of Western Australia, Perth Cultural Centre, Northbridge
- City of Perth Library, 573 Hay St, Perth
Transport & connectivity
- High-frequency bus 950 on Beaufort St; routes 67/68 and 60 nearby
- Perth, McIver and Claisebrook train stations within ~1–2km
- Major roads: Beaufort St, William St, Bulwer St, Lord St, Vincent St
Lifestyle & recreation
- Hyde Park lake, playgrounds and walking paths
- Local gyms, pilates and yoga studios
- Astor Theatre and Beaufort Street nightlife nearby
- Loton Park Tennis Club (nearby in East Perth)
- Hyde Park
- Birdwood Square
- Jack Marks Reserve
- Brigatti Gardens
Education context
Several long day care and early learning centres within 1–2km (Highgate, Mount Lawley, North Perth); OSHC available at Highgate Primary; demand is high and waitlists are common.
- Edith Cowan University (Mount Lawley Campus) ~3km NE
- University of Western Australia (Crawley) ~5–6km WSW
- Curtin University (Bentley) ~8–9km SE
- North Metropolitan TAFE (Perth/Northbridge) ~1–2km SW