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Highton, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Highton is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 18,388. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,388 Population 73/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$30,048 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$30,048 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population18,388
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density73/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,048
Per Capita$30,048
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$202,800
Rent$1,014
Ownership78.2%
Housing Units7,355

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population18,388
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates-38.1706°, 144.3114°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$30,048
Median Age39.0 years

About Highton

Highton is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 18,388. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Highton has a population of 18,388 with a density of 73 people per square mile, spread across 250.5 square miles. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

18,388
Total Population
73
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below Australia avg
250.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Highton vs Australia Average

The median household income in Highton is $30,048, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,048 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $578, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,747 business establishments.

Income: Highton vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,048
60% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$30,048
Avg Weekly Wage$578

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,747

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Highton is $202,800, 28% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,014 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 78.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 7,355 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$202,800
28% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,014
13% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.2%
Owner-Occupied78.2%
Renter-Occupied21.8%
Housing Units7,355

Property Tax

Climate in Highton

Highton has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 484 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 13.2° / 25.1° 36.2
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.5° 33.6
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.1° 30.4
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 9.3° / 20.2° 38.0
May 12.4°C / 54°F 7.7° / 17° 38.3
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 6.2° / 14.6° 39.4
Jul 9.7°C / 49°F 5.5° / 13.9° 45.5
Aug 10.6°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.2° 46.1
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 6.6° / 16.6° 41.7
Oct 13.1°C / 56°F 7.5° / 18.7° 51.3
Nov 15.1°C / 59°F 9.4° / 20.8° 50.1
Dec 17°C / 63°F 11° / 23.1° 33.6
Highton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area250.5 sq mi (648.7 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates-38.1706°N, 144.3114°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2024.

Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 137 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 136 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 135 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 150 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 84 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 133 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 99 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 53 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 127 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 148 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 140 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 80 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 16 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 83 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 34 km
Mar 10, 2015 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia M2.8 104 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 102 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 96 km
Jul 13, 2006 3 km N of Gembrook, Australia M2.6 112 km
May 28, 2007 8 km S of Lang Lang, Australia M2.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (165 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest
February 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
August 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in

Highton has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Highton

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bellaire Primary School - - - -
Montpellier Primary School - - - -
Highton Primary School - - - -
Clairvaux Catholic School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Highton

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
K Rock Geelong 95.5 - AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Highton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anglesea Museum
Australian National Surfing Museum
Geelong Sports Museum
Lara Heritage and History Museum
Museum of Play and Art
National Wool Museum

Libraries in Highton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bannockburn Library0.0
Barwon Health Library0.0
Barwon Health Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library0.0
Chilwell Library0.0
Deakin University Library0.0
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre0.0
Geelong West Library0.0
Hawker Library0.0
Hawker Library0.0
Highton Library0.0
John Drysdale Library0.0
Lara Library0.0
Leopold Library0.0
Newcomb Library0.0
Newcomb Library0.0
Ocean Grove Library0.0
Panckridge Library0.0
Panckridge Library0.0
Torquay Library0.0
Waurn Ponds Library0.0
Western Heights College Library0.0
Western Heights College Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Highton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Geelong Vintage Market
Torquay Farmers Market

Restaurants in Highton

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

9 Kings Thai
Gusto
The Indian Sizzler

Cafes in Highton

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bon Appetit Highton
Tonton

Monuments in Highton

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centenary of Reticulated Water Supply Monument
Highton WW2 Memorial Gates

Clinics in Highton

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Highton Village Medical Clinic

Veterinaries in Highton

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fur Life Vet Highton
Vets of Geelong

Gas Stations in Highton

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Banks in Highton

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Shopping Malls in Highton

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barrabool Hills Plaza
Highton Village Shopping Centre

Breweries in Highton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bells Beach Brewing
Valhalla Brewing
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall

Stadiums & Teams in Highton

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Airports Near Highton

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Apollo Bay Airport-Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad-Small Airport
Barwon Heads Airport-Small Airport
Bellbrae private airstrip-Small Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield-Small Airport
Ceres Airport-Small Airport
Colac AirportXCOSmall Airport
Cressy Aerodrome-Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip-Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield-Small Airport
Fiskville Airport-Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield-Small Airport
Gnarwarre Airstrip-Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Legate Airfield-Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark-Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport-Small Airport
Marshall Airfield-Small Airport
Melton Airport-Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base-Small Airport
Riddell Airport-Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield-Small Airport
St Leonards Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport-Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip-Small Airport
Torquay Airport-Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Highton

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Highton Post Office
Highton South Post Office

Treatment Centers in Highton

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Armstrong Creek Doctors
Community Rehabilitation Centre
Geelong Day Surgery
Grovedale Medical Centre
Lake Imaging
MedicAid Medical and Accident Centre
North Geelong Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Highton

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Barrabool Hills Baptist Church
Plymouth Brethren Christian Centre
Plymouth Christian Brethren Centre
Saint Luke's
St John's Anglican Church
St. Bernard's Catholic Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highton

What is the population of Highton?

Highton has a population of 18,388 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 250.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years.

Is Highton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,048, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $202,800 (28% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Highton?

Highton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

How is the job market in Highton?

Highton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $578. There are 1,747 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Highton?

The median home value in Highton is $202,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,014. The homeownership rate is 78.2%.

Nearby Cities

Wandana Heights 1,938 pop · 0.5 mi Newtown 9,827 pop · 1.7 mi Belmont 13,767 pop · 1.7 mi Manifold Heights 2,583 pop · 2.6 mi Herne Hill 3,363 pop · 2.6 mi Grovedale 14,869 pop · 2.9 mi Geelong West 6,775 pop · 3.0 mi Geelong city centre 5,881 pop · 3.1 mi Geelong 282,809 pop · 3.1 mi East Geelong 3,759 pop · 3.5 mi Waurn Ponds 5,198 pop · 3.5 mi Hamlyn Heights 6,146 pop · 3.5 mi Thomson 1,595 pop · 3.7 mi Whittington 3,842 pop · 4.5 mi
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