Question 1

Is Highbury a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Highbury is an established north-eastern Adelaide suburb with tree-lined streets and a mix of mid-century cottages and brick homes on roomy blocks alongside pockets of newer infill. It attracts families, professionals and people looking to downsize who value a suburban pace and local convenience. A modest village-style strip provides everyday shops and cafes, larger retail and services are easily reached via main arterial roads and regular bus routes, and nearby green reserves and walking routes sit against the lower slopes of the Mount Lofty foothills.

Home to 6,956 people with a median age of 41, Highbury is weighted towards couple families and most homes are owner-occupied (87.7%), with 12.3% rented. A major open-space project at Elliston Reserve and several local park upgrades are planned, adding more playspaces, trails and active recreation options. Whether Highbury suits you depends on if you want established housing, nearby shops and parks, and straightforward bus access to larger services.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Highbury?

Accepted Answer

Buying a house in Highbury sits well above local incomes as recorded at the most recent Census. With a median house price of $1,126,500, that works out to about 10.6 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (median weekly income $2,038, or $105,976 a year). Renting a house at about $650 a week would take roughly 31.9% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, about a third of income, which is a sizeable share. Whether that feels expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Highbury a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months the standout movement in Highbury has been a strong rise in house values, which climbed 26.0%. House rents also rose, but more modestly, up 4.0% over the same period. For someone weighing Highbury up as an investment, the figures show capital growth has been the stronger performer this year while rental income has increased at a steadier pace. Whether that balance suits your goals and circumstances depends on what you are looking for from an investment property.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.13M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	26.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	26	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	65	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$650	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	4.0%	N/A

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