Highlands at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
151
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Highlands.
The postcode for Highlands is 3660 (VIC).
Highlands (3660) sits in the Murrindindi region of Victoria.
Highlands has roughly 151 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Highlands scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Highlands's population at 151, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
151
Median age
54
Family households
73%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$158/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
151
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Highlands.
Local schools for Highlands
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Yea High School
Yea Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Sacred Heart School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Highlands.
- What is the Highlands postcode?
- Highlands is in the 3660 postcode, in VIC, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- Where is Highlands?
- Highlands is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3660, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Highlands?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $158.
- What schools are in Highlands?
- There are 3 schools serving Highlands on this page, including Yea High School, Yea Primary School, Sacred Heart School.
- How walkable is Highlands?
- Highlands has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Highlands?
- Highlands is close to Ghin Ghin, Dropmore, Tarcombe, Caveat, Killingworth.
- What is the population of Highlands?
- The population of Highlands is approximately 151 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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