Highett, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

12,016 Population 3/sq mi density

157 ft Elevation 48 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$34,679 median income, 4.2% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$242,200 home value, $1,211/mo rent

Highett, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$34,679

54% below

$34,679 per capita

Home Value

$242,200

14% below

Median Rent

$1,211/mo

4% above

Unemployment

4.2%

17% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

292 sunny days/yr

Is Highett a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.9 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Highett residents earn a median household income of $34,679 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,679. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,142 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Highett is $242,200 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,211/month.

Climate & Weather

Highett has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,016

Median Age40.0 yrs

Density3/mi²

Foreign Born30.2%

Economy

Median Income$34,679

Per Capita$34,679

Unemployment4.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$667

Housing

C+

Home Value$242,200

Rent$1,211

Ownership72.0%

Housing Units4,806

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days292/yr

Rain33.2 in/yr

Elevation157 ft

Did You Know?

30.2% of residents are foreign-born.