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VIC · Bayside (Vic.) Council

Highett, 3190

Current weather

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84% humidity · 25 km/h wind · 12.9° / 10.9° today · 9.1 mm rain

Desirability score

54.8/100
Average

Top 23% of Victoria's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Premium
  • Top transport
  • Parks
  • Cafés
  • Shops
What Highett is known for: Premium, Top transport, Parks, Cafés, Shops

Suburb profile

Highett is a well-connected established suburb in Bayside (Vic.) with everyday amenities close at hand. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in growth momentum and community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
12,016
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$2,119
Dwelling vacancy
8.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
440 of 5,272
Median monthly mortgage
$2,300
Employment rate
65.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
340 / 1,381 / 832

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
974
Against the person
104
Against property
523
Rate per 1,000 residents
81.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 116 residents
State safety percentile
67.5th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-16.2%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle153
  • B49 Other Theft83
  • C32 Drug Possession64
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order61
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditions103

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,098
  • St Agnes' SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

61 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bike & Ride
  • Highett Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Highett Railway Station
  • Highett Station
  • Highett Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

15 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 30/01/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.ENRIGHT STREET, NEPEAN HIGHWAY29 Jan 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 30/01/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, ENRIGHT STREET29 Jan 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.ENRIGHT STREET, NEPEAN HIGHWAY30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, ENRIGHT STREET30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, BAY ROAD30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, TURNER ROAD30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, BAY ROAD30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.ENRIGHT STREET, NEPEAN HIGHWAY30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, TURNER ROAD30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, ENRIGHT STREET30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

137 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two double storey dwellings
    13 BARNET STREET HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2 Construction of a carport on a lot of less than 500 square metres
    35 HAYNES STREET HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building & Works in VPO Buildings and works in association with the use of the site as an office (medical centre) and construct and display an illuminated business identification sign in a Commercial 2 Zone
    5 BEAUMARIS PARADE HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of two (2) dwellings
    28 MATTHIESON STREET HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2 Extension of one dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres
    3/14 MARY AVENUE HIGHETT 3190NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - SBO Construct a building or construct or carry out works in a special building overlay
    43 DALMONT STREET HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for a dwelling extension on a lot less than 300 square metres
    1 3 CENTRE COURT HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    22 LANSELL AVENUE HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    9 FUGE STREET HIGHETT 3190NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    13 CLOYNE STREET HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Develop the land for the construction of two (2) dwellings
    42 MATTHIESON STREET HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the land into twenty-six (26) lots in a Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 12)
    1155 NEPEAN HIGHWAY HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    4 DONALD STREET HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for the sale of liquor (packaged Liquor License)
    330 HIGHETT ROAD HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    23 MIDDLETON STREET HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of three (3) dwellings
    45 MATTHIESON STREET HIGHETT 3190NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    2A Clements StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and develop the land for a medical centre, reduce the car parking requirements and display of business identification signs
    1131 NEPEAN HIGHWAY HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of 26 dwellings with a reduction in the visitor car parking requirement in a Design and Development Overlay Schedule 12
    1155 NEPEAN HIGHWAY HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of six (6) double storey dwellings
    11 VIEW STREET HIGHETT 3190NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two dwellings on a lot including a front fence in excess of 1.2 metres in height
    25 PETERSON STREET HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Advertising Signs Display of an electronic sign
    284T HIGHETT ROAD HIGHETT 3190Refusal issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Develop the land for the construction of a four (4) storey apartment building in accordance with the endorsed plans
    18 STATION STREET HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Retail Premises Other - New Bld & Use and Advertising Signs Use and development for motor vehicle sales and the display of business identification signage
    42-48 ADVANTAGE ROAD HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Residential Bldg - New Use & Building Development of two or more dwellings on a lot in the General Residential Zone; Construction of a three storey building including two levels of basement and construction of a front fence that exceeds 1.2 metres
    15 Major StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Vergola
    UNIT 3 16 EDSALL STREET HIGHETT 3190Withdrawn
  • Restaurant - New Use Only Cafe and Restaurant Liquor Licence
    493A HIGHETT ROAD HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Retirement Village - New Use & Building and Carparking and Vary/Remove Use and development of the land for a retirement village, construction of a residential aged care facility and a front fence in excess of 1.2 metres in height in the Design and Development Overlay Schedule 5 and the Special Building Overlay, to erect and display business identification signage and creation and variation of an easement and inclusion of land at 32-34 Graham Road
    36-40 Graham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    3 Princess AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • 1 Additional Dwelling on a Lot 1 Additional Dwelling on a Lot
    34 BEAUMARIS PARADE HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of one (1) dwelling in the Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 12)
    14 Henry StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The use of the land as a place of assembly (shisha lounge), the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises and a reduction in the car parking requirement
    352 HIGHETT ROAD HIGHETT 3190NOD issued by a delegate
  • alterations and additions to an existing dwelling
    7 Peace StreetWithdrawn
  • Proposed alterations and additions to an existing dwelling.
    36 MATTHIESON STREET HIGHETT 3190In progress
  • In accordance with the endorsed plans: - Develop and use the land for retail premises - Develop the land for multiple dwellings - Reduce car parking requirements - Waive loading requirements - Create and remove easements - Alter access to a Road Zone category 1 - Construct buildings and works within a Special Building Overlay, Design and Development Overlay and Environmental Significance Overlay.
    1233 NEPEAN HIGHWAY HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    45 Lawson ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to an existing warehouse
    218-230 WICKHAM ROAD HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings
    6 ENRIGHT STREET HIGHETT 3190Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - DDO Extension of one dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres and a front fence exceeding 1.2 metres in height
    7/26 Avoca StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    46 Turner RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

108 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • CellarbrationsAlcohol
  • SessionsAlcohol
  • Bendigo BankATM
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • M&M BakeryBakery
  • Bendigo BankBank
  • Bar
  • HawkerBar
  • Bbq

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

7 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Ashwood Avenue ParkPark
  • Highett ReservePark
  • Lyle Anderson ReservePark
  • McFarlane Court ReservePark
  • Melbourne Water Retarding BasinPark
  • Sir William Fry ReservePark
  • Train Street ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
9
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Alternativealternative
  • Basephysiotherapist
  • DentistHighett Roaddentist
  • Highett Dental Groupdentist
  • Highett GP Clinicclinic
  • Highett PodiatryHighett Roadclinic
  • PhysiotherapistNepean Highwayphysiotherapist
  • Primary Medical & Dental Centre Highettclinic
  • Win&Smile Dentaldentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Highett PreschoolStation Streetkindergarten
  • Only About Childrenchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
14
Parks (OSM)
12

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
54.8/100 — Average
State standing
Top 23% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1235th in Australia
State rank
284th in VIC
Peer rank
#110 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#207 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime153
  • B49 Other Theftcrime83
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime64
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime61
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditionscrime103
  • Highett PreschoolchildcareStation Streetkindergarten
  • Only About Childrenchildcarechildcare
  • Alternativehealthalternative
  • Basehealthphysiotherapist
  • DentisthealthHighett Roaddentist

Data sources & freshness

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