Highton at a glance
Median house
$892,500
Median unit
$550,000
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
20.7k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Highton.
The postcode for Highton is 3216 (VIC).
The median house price in Highton is $892,500.
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.
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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 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
20,736
Median age
39
Family households
73%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
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
$550,000
20,736
Median age: 39
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.10% (median rent $360/wk against a $892,500 price tag). Units yield 3.40% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
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.
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
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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.
- 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 regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3216, 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?
- The population of Highton is approximately 20,736 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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