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| Locality | Highgate |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Vincent |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.94027 |
| Longitude | 115.87078 |
| Population | 2,198 |
| Density | 5361.0 /km² |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Elevation | 26 m |
| Postcode | 6003 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 2 km northeast |
Highgate is a locality in the City Of Vincent local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,198. The locality covers an area of 0.4 km², giving a population density of about 5361.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 26 m above sea level. It lies approximately 2 km northeast of Perth. Highgate is located at 31.9403°S, 115.8708°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6003.
Highgate unfolds as a verdant pocket, an almost intimate sprawl of leafy streets and well-tended gardens. It lies 2.0 km north-east of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 36°T), and is situated 5.7 km south of Dianella. The air here carries a gentle hum, a suburban melody of distant lawnmowers and the cheerful chatter of children. Beneath a vast, often startlingly blue sky, the land slopes with a subtle generosity, a gentle incline that hints at the broader topography of the region without dramatic pronouncements. Mature trees, their branches reaching like benevolent arms, cast dappled shadows that dance across pavements, and the occasional flash of a crimson bottlebrush offers a vibrant counterpoint to the prevailing greens and earthy browns. Even the light seems to linger here, softening at dusk into a warm, honeyed glow that bathes the rooftops and whispers of a quiet, contented existence.
Historically, Highgate’s character is deeply entwined with the expansion of its neighbouring urban centre, a story told in the enduring architecture and the established street grids. Its development, like that of many suburbs in this part of the state, was fuelled by a burgeoning population seeking space and a connection to the natural world. The local economy, while now primarily residential and service-based, still echoes a past where land was more openly cultivated and the rhythm of life was perhaps more directly tied to the seasons. Yet, Highgate retains a distinct identity, a sense of place fostered by its long-established neighbourhoods and a palpable feeling of community that resonates in the easy familiarity of its residents. It’s a locality where the past is not forgotten but lives alongside the present, a quiet testament to enduring settlement.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Highgate, Western Australia. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Highgate, in the City Of Vincent local government area.
Detailed location data for Highgate includes the postcode (6003), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Vincent), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Highgate is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |