Highton, VIC 3216
City of Greater GeelongAll suburbs in postcode 3216
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Median house price
$892,500
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Highton at a glance
- Median unit
- $550,000
- Population
- 20.7k
- Median age 39
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Highton
Houses change hands at $892,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $550,000, roughly 38% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $179,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
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What to know about Highton
Highton (3216) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $892,500, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Highton has roughly 20,736 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Highton scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 513 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Highton
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 26/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Highton's population at 20,736, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 73%
- Lone person
- 23%
- Owner occupied
- 77%
- Renter occupied
- 21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Crime and safety
396 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 513 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 25.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Highton
- What is the median house price in Highton?
- The median house price in Highton, VIC 3216 is $892,500 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $550,000.
- How much is my house worth in Highton?
- A useful starting point is the Highton median house price of $892,500 (units $550,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Highton postcode?
- Highton is in the 3216 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Highton?
- Highton is a suburb in the City of Greater Geelong area, VIC 3216.
- 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 Freshwater Creek, Mount Duneed, Wandana Heights, Belmont, Newtown.
- What is the population of Highton?
- The population of Highton is approximately 20,736 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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