The size of Highfields is approximately 0.9 square kilometres. It has 4 parks covering nearly 32.6% of total area. The population of Highfields in 2011 was 1,048 people. By 2016 the population was 843 showing a population decline of 19.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Highfields is 40-49 years. Households in Highfields are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Highfields work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 83.7% of the homes in Highfields were owner-occupied compared with 85.8% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $875,000.