Highbury

SA 5089 • Greater Adelaide

6,956
Population (2021)
$44,512
Median Income
4.33 km²
Area
$369/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyLeafyEstablishedMulticulturalHillside

About Highbury

Highbury is a well-established suburban locality in Adelaide's north-east, perched at approximately 150 metres elevation within the City of Tea Tree Gully. Home to 6,956 residents, the suburb lies roughly 14 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD and is part of the Greater Adelaide statistical area. With a median household income of $2,038 per week and a median age of 41, Highbury is a comfortable, middle-to-upper income suburb characterised by detached family homes and established streetscapes. The community has a notably strong family orientation, with an average household size of 2.7 and a significant proportion of couples with children.

Highbury's hillside setting offers leafy surrounds and pleasant views, with the Adelaide Hills providing easy access to bushwalking and outdoor recreation just beyond the suburb's eastern edge. The area has a strong multicultural character, particularly its sizeable Italian community, which reflects broader migration patterns across Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs. Local amenities include a range of primary and secondary schools — both government and Catholic — and nearby Tea Tree Plaza provides a major retail and services hub. Residents also enjoy bus connections to the Adelaide CBD, making Highbury a well-connected and appealing choice for families who value space, greenery, and community spirit.

Highbury falls under postcode 5089 and is governed by Tea Tree Gully Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Morialta electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5089
Urban Area
Tea Tree Gully
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.85°, 138.70°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
4.33 km²
Elevation
150m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$369
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.3%

7 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,586
Census 2021
6,956
5.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,752
Income 2021
$44,512
17.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,202
Born Overseas 1,589

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 360
  • 2. Italy 155
  • 3. India 115
  • 4. South Africa 65
  • 5. China 62
  • 6. Germany 61
  • 7. Malaysia 52
  • 8. Scotland 50
  • 9. Poland 43
  • 10. Iran 40

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,568
Australian 2,208
Italian 1,037
German 558
Scottish 538
Irish 488
Chinese 166
Indian 159
Greek 156
Polish 151

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,385
Both parents born in Australia
2,390
Both parents born overseas
994
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.7%
No Religion
39.3%
Islam
2.0%
Hinduism
1.1%
Sikhism
0.9%
Buddhism
0.9%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
370 (5.3%)
5-14 years
877 (12.6%)
15-19 years
481 (6.9%)
20-24 years
409 (5.9%)
25-34 years
736 (10.6%)
35-44 years
876 (12.6%)
45-54 years
979 (14.1%)
55-64 years
866 (12.4%)
65-74 years
819 (11.8%)
75-84 years
447 (6.4%)
85+ years
91 (1.3%)

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