The size of Highland Park is approximately 3.9 square kilometres. It has 30 parks covering nearly 9.1% of total area. The population of Highland Park in 2011 was 6,569 people.
The predominant age group in Highland Park is 40-49 years. Households in Highland Park are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 – $2399 per month on mortgage repayments.
In general, people in Highland Park work in a trades occupation. In 2011, 77.4% of the homes in Highland Park were owner-occupied compared with 76% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $760,000.
Phenomenal Property Value Growth
Highland Park has enjoyed phenomenal property value growth over the past 5 years. House values have risen sharply by more than 45% (!) and are showing no signs of slowing down. Prestige properties with ocean views rarely come on to the market and never last long when they do.