NSW Property Intelligence
HighfieldsNSW 2289
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Highfields is home to ~936 residents (median age 37), with 15% of households renting.
Rent in Highfields
The median house rent in Highfields is $750/week (382 new leases). Units have a median of $580/week (142 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2289, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $562/wk | $450/wk |
| 2 | $650/wk | $585/wk |
| 3 | $750/wk | $790/wk |
| 4+ | $950/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Highfields fall in the intake zones of Belair Public School, Kotara High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Belair Public School#241 of 2159 in NSW
- Kotara High School#431 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Highfields has 1 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including KU Kahibah Road Children's Centre.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Westfield Kotara, Hilltop Plaza, Charlestown Square.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Highfields (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 4 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 3 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | Downward |
Development activity
12 development applications were lodged in Highfields over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Highfields — quick answers
What is the median rent in Highfields?
Houses in Highfields (postcode 2289) have a median asking rent of $750/week; units have a median of $580/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Highfields?
Highfields addresses can be zoned for Belair Public School, Kotara High School. Belair Public School ranks in roughly the top 11% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Highfields?
Highfields has 1 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in Highfields?
12 development applications were lodged in Highfields in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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