Highbury

SA 5089 • Greater Adelaide

6,956
Population (2021)
$44,512
Median Income
4.33 km²
Area
150m
Elevation

About Highbury

Highbury is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Tea Tree Gully (City) area. With a population of 6,956 and a median income of $44,512, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 4.33 km² at an elevation of 150m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Highbury combines affordability with quality of life.

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
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 Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$369
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 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
  • 11. South Korea 34
  • 12. Philippines 34
  • 13. New Zealand 32
  • 14. Netherlands 27
  • 15. Lebanon 26

🧬 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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