City of Greater Geelong
Highton
Highton at a glance
Median house
$892,500
Sales data pending
Median unit
$550,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
20.7k
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Highton.
Highton is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$892,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $550,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$892,500
Sales data pending
$550,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
20,736
Median age: 39
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.10%
Based on $892,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.40%
Based on $550,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202677%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
20,736
Median age
39
Family households
73%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
486
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.
26
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Highton.
Local schools for Highton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Highton Primary School
Montpellier Primary School
Bellaire Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Highton.
- What is the median house price in Highton?
- The median house price in Highton, VIC 3216 is $892,500. The median unit price is $550,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Highton postcode?
- Highton is in the 3216 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Highton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Highton?
- There are 20 schools serving Highton on this page, including Highton Primary School, Montpellier Primary School, Bellaire Primary School.
- How walkable is Highton?
- Highton has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Highton?
- Highton is close to Mount Duneed, Freshwater Creek, Wandana Heights, Belmont, Newtown.
- What is the population of Highton?
- Highton has approximately 20,736 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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