NSW · 2289

Highfields

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Highfields, NSW 2289.

Highfields, NSW 2289

About Highfields

Welcome to Highfields

Highfields is a residential suburb of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, located 8 kilometres (5 mi) west-southwest of Newcastle's central business district near the Charlestown town centre.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Highfields, NSW 2289.

Population

936

residents (2021)

Median age

37

years

Household income

$2,198

median, per week

Median rent

$400

per week

Median mortgage

$2,167

per month

Mortgage / income

23%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Recent results

Recently sold in Highfields

$1.17m

15 Highfields Parade

house3 bd · 1 ba · 4 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.09m

337 Pacific Highway

house4 bd · 3 ba · 3 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.65m

4/6 Louisa Avenue

apartment3 bd · 1 car

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Price map around Highfields

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Common questions

Highfields suburb FAQ

Is Highfields a good place to live?

Highfields is a residential suburb of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, located 8 kilometres (5 mi) west-southwest of Newcastle's central business district near the Charlestown town centre. Highfields is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 936.

What is the population of Highfields?

Highfields has a population of 936 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 37.

What suburbs are near Highfields?

Suburbs near Highfields include Adamstown Heights, Kahibah, Charlestown, Kotara and Adamstown.