Highett
VIC 3190 · Bayside
12,016 (2021) → 12,700 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Bayside local government area (est. 168,871 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Highett is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, VIC 3190, about 17km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.47M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Highett has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 63/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.92%), China (2.37%), India (2.21%), New Zealand (2.11%), Greece (1.31%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.77%), Greek (2.7%), Russian (1.82%), Italian (1.02%), Cantonese (0.83%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1106 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Agnes' SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1102
- Sandringham College-Bluff Road 7-9 CampusSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Moorabbin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1106
- Katandra Berendale Special School (interim name)Combined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1065
- Bayside Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1083
- Sandringham CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1099
- Sandringham East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1126
- Southmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1115
- St Catherine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1096
- Avenues EducationSecondary · Government · 1.8km
- Tombolo AcademySecondary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1151
- Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1118
- Firbank Grammar School - Sandringham CampusCombined · Independent · 2.3km
- Cheltenham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1140
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Highett
Is Highett safe?
Highett has a residential safety score of 63/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,450 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Highett?
In Highett, the .
How far is Highett from Melbourne CBD?
Highett is about 16.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Highett?
Highett has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1102 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Highett?
Highett has a transport score of 98/100 and 51 bus stops.