Median house price
$886k
+0.4% change
VIC · Greater Geelong Council
Highton, 3216
Est. population · Jun 2025
19,755
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.1%
Median age
39
Median income
$2,054/wk
Employment rate
63.1%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$886,000
Languages at home
13.5%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Arabic, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Highton is a practical established suburb in Greater Geelong Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas.
Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Among similar metro suburbs, the suburb earns a excellent desirability read, with community and employment, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities the standout strengths.
At a glance
Highton snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$490/wk
Population (ERP)
19,755
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#3
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Safety
19th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
68th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
83rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 77.3/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 1% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 30th in Australia
- State rank
- 4th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #3 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #3 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $490
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $886,000
- Median price change
- +0.4%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
19,755(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · +8.1% over 5 years · 68th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- +8.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +191
- Change in 5 years
- +1,473
- Growth rank in VIC
- 68th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~21,700), extrapolated at +1.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 20,736
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,054
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 449 of 7,902
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 63.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6,508 / 922 / 18
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 479
- Against the person
- 99
- Against property
- 270
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 209 residents
- State safety percentile
- 19th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -31.4%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage51
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle53
- B49 Other Theft58
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order57
- Other Crimes Against The Person35
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 1,094
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 83th
School list
- Highton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1121 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 359 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Montpellier Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1101 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 563 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Bellaire Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1094 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 623 students · Top SEA quarter 37% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Barwon Valley SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1004 · 49th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 161 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Christian College GeelongCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1098 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 1,908 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Roslyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1082 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 249 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Belmont High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1053 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 1,291 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Botanica Early Learning Centrechildcare
- Highton Pre Schoolkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
74 public transport stops in this suburb
- Barrabool Hills Cemetery/Mt Pleasant Rd
- Highton Library/Roslyn Rd
- Lambhill Cres/Mt Pleasant Rd
- St John's Church/Roslyn Rd
- Thornhill Rd/Roslyn Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
474 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
4 restaurants · 2 cafes · 2 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 4 bakeries · 1 libraries · 4 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 34 parks mapped in suburb, 13 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 74 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 217 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 94/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.1
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.58
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.64
Food & drink(12)
- Bakers DelightBakery
3 Bellevue Avenue
- Bakery
12 Porter Avenue, Highton
- Highton BakeryBakery
10 Bellevue Arcade, Highton
- Porter Avenue Pies & CakesBakery
24 Porter Avenue, Highton
- Bon Appetit HightonCafe
Unit Shop 1 1 Bellevue Avenue
- TontonCafe
- Highton Fish & ChipsFast food
Unit Shop 5 1 Bellevue Avenue
- Porter Ave Fish & ChipsFast food
18 Porter Avenue, Highton
- 9 Kings ThaiRestaurant
4 Porter Avenue, Highton
- GustoRestaurant
- Restaurant
- The Indian SizzlerRestaurant
16 Porter Avenue, Highton
Shopping(6)
- Highton Quality MeatsButcher
13 Bellevue Avenue
- Porter Avenue Milk BarConvenience store
6 Porter Avenue, Highton
- Harvey's Of HightonGreengrocer
9-11 Bellevue Avenue
- IGASupermarket
53 North Valley Road, Highton
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(8)
- Botanica Early Learning CentreChildcare
- Highton Pre SchoolKindergarten
- Kindergarten (2)
- Highton LibraryLibrary
- Bellaire Primary SchoolSchool
59-71 Larcombe Street
- Highton Primary SchoolSchool
212 Roslyn Road
- Montpellier Primary SchoolSchool
21-31 Lambhill Crescent
Health & services(7)
- Highton Village Medical ClinicClinic
- 291 Roslyn Road Medical PracticeMedical clinic
- Prosper PodiatryMedical clinic
- The Highton ClinicMedical clinic
10a Bellevue Avenue
- AmcalPharmacy
10 Bellevue Avenue, Highton
- Fur Life Vet HightonVeterinary
- Vets of GeelongVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(237)
- Bennett ReservePark
- Cara ReservePark
- Carramar ParkPark
- Cedmar ReservePark
- Ferndale ReservePark
- Gwyther ReservePark
- Highview Estate ReservePark
- Kyeema Avenue ReservePark
- Lambhill ReservePark
- Montpellier ParkPark
8-10 Westbury Terrace, Highton
- Morena Street ReservePark
- Nindethana ParkPark
- Park (6)
- Shoubra ReservePark
- Thornbury ReservePark
- Bennett ReservePlayground
- Cara ReservePlayground
- Cedmar ReservePlayground
- Ferndale ReservePlayground
- Gwyther ReservePlayground
- Highton ReservePlayground
- Kyeema Avenue ReservePlayground
- Lambhill ReservePlayground
- Playground (3)
- Shoubra ReservePlayground
- Thornbury ReservePlayground
- Highton Bowls ClubSports centre
- Highton Tennis ClubSports centre
- Highton ReserveSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (200)
Entertainment(2)
- Viewpoint (2)
Transport(27)
27 bus stops
Other(36)
- Bottle-O Highton CellarsAlcohol
90 Barrabool Road
- Nardi CellarbrationsAlcohol
15 Bellevue Avenue
- Geelong Camera ObscuraArtwork
- Bendigo BankBank
Bellevue Avenue
- Bench (26)
- Highton Automotive Service - Repco Authorised Car ServiceCar repair
96 Barrabool Road
- Clock
- Evie NetworksEV charging
- Highton CFA Fire StationFire station
16 North Valley Road
- Fish MongrelsFresh Seafood
5 Village Walk
- Garden (4)
- Valley Road NurseryGarden Centre
- Eddies EmporiumGift
5 Bellevue Avenue
- Pane di MatteoHairdresser
10 Porter Avenue, Highton
- Information (2)
- Barrabool Hills PlazaMall
36-46 Province Boulevard
- Highton Village Shopping CentreMall
- Highton NewsagencyNewsagent
7 Bellevue Avenue
- Parking (22)
- Parking Entrance
- Parking Space (57)
- ShellPetrol station
- BodyLab HealthPhysiotherapist
- Picnic Table (14)
- Barrabool Hills Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
- Plymouth Christian Brethren CentrePlace of worship
- Saint Luke'sPlace of worship
- St John's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Highton Post OfficePost office
10 Bellevue Avenue
- Highton South Post OfficePost office
14 Porter Avenue, Highton
- Second Hand
8 Porter Avenue, Highton
- Shelter (16)
- TelstraTelephone
- Waste Basket (2)
- Yes (6)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
22 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bennett ReservePark
- Buckley Falls ParkPark
- Cara ReservePark
- Carramar ParkPark
- Cedmar ReservePark
- Ferndale ReservePark
- Gwyther ReservePark
- Highton BasinsPark
- Highview Estate ReservePark
- Kindale ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 335
- Parks (OSM)
- 34
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
4 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Barrabool Hills Baptist Church
- Plymouth Christian Brethren Centre
- Saint Luke's
- St John's Anglican Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 9
- Nearest hospital
- Barwon Health - Ashley Manor Campus (2.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- 291 Roslyn Road Medical PracticeDoctor
- AmcalBellevue AvenuePharmacy
- AmcalPharmacy
- BodyLab HealthPhysiotherapist
- Highton Village Medical ClinicClinic
- Prosper PodiatryDoctor
- Radius Medical ImagingYes
- South Valley Medical CentreClinic
- The Highton ClinicBellevue AvenueDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 605
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 30.6
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 128 mm · ~16 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 124 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 149 mm · ~19 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 182 mm · ~23 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
109 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
September 2021
- Construction of Three (3) Dwellings and Three (3) Lot Subdivision8 BUNDOORA CRESCENT HIGHTON 3216NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a dwelling greater than 7.5m in height1 HIGHPOINT CRESCENT HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct a Front Fence in a Special Building Overlay19-21 SOUTH VALLEY ROAD HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works Associated with Construction of a Dwelling over 7.5 Metres in Height54 BASIN RISE HIGHTON 3216NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a Dwelling Over 7.5m in Height and within SBO20 MARCUS STREET HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Construction of Three Dwellings and a Three Lot Subdivision1-3 SPEDDING LINK HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision2 ELIZABETH STREET HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension to a Dwelling in a Special Building Overlay20 MONTAGUE STREET HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision1 CARA ROAD HIGHTON 3216In progress
- Display Electronic Promotion Signage250 SOUTH VALLEY ROAD HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works associated with Alterations and Additions to an Existing Kindergarten and Display of Business Identification Signs and Alteration of Access to a Road in a Transport Zone 2170-172 BARRABOOL ROAD HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Alterations and Additions to Dwelling in an SBO11 SHOUBRA COURT HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land as an education centre (disability support service) and display of business identification signage57 BARRABOOL ROAD HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations and Additions to a Supermarket, Construct and Display Direction Signage and Reduction of Carparking36-46 PROVINCE BOULEVARD HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Dwelling over 7.5m in height36 RADSTOCK AVENUE HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and Works Associated with a Section 2 Use (Replacement of Facade)2/132-138 Colac RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Dwelling over 7.5 metres in Height above Natural Ground Level91 DRYDEN WAY HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Building and Works Associated with Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling exceeding 7.5m above Natural Ground Level3-5 LICHEN GROVE HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Six (6) Dwellings and Reduction of Visitor Carparking Space19 CARINA WAY HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of Vegetation and Construction of a Footpath91-99 Scenic RoadNo permit required
May 2021
- Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of Nine (9) Dwellings, Alteration of Access to a Road in a Transport Zone 2 and Reduction of Visitor Car Parking16 DUGGAN COURT HIGHTON 3216In progress
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision6 COBDEN STREET HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension to a Dwelling in a Special Building Overlay18 Bonsey RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Verandah3/49 Dryden WayNo permit required
- Construction of 46 Dwellings including 14 Apartments, and Alteration of Access to a Road in a Road Zone, Category 1152-156 COLAC ROAD HIGHTON 3216NOD issued by a delegate
April 2021
- Building and Works Associated with an Existing Dwelling52 Porter AvenueNo permit required
- Construction of a Dwelling87 Dryden WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision14 Adelaide StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Three (3) Dwellings1 ADELAIDE STREET HIGHTON 3216NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a Boundary Fence within a Special Building Overlay89 Thornhill RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Three Lot Subdivision and Creation of Access to a Road Zone Category 160-62 South Valley RoadNOD issued by a delegate
February 2021
- Construction of Seven (7) Dwellings50 BELLE VUE AVENUE HIGHTON 3216Withdrawn
- Construction of Four (4) Dwellings27 BUCKLEY FALLS ROAD HIGHTON 3216In progress
- Construction of Dependent Persons Unit in a Special Building Overlay63 Thornhill RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Construction of Two (2) Dwellings16 Aitkenside AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Removal of One Native Tree in a Heritage Overlay150-160 Queens Park RoadWithdrawn
- Buildings and Works for the Construction of Two (2) Dwellings greater than 7.5 metres in height above natural ground levelPARENT - 6-8 DEVON PARK DRIVE HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision126 South Valley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Dwelling over 7.5 metres25 Augustine DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) lot Subdivision16 Barrabool 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) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 09/06/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GEELONG RING OUT-BARRABOOL RAMP OF, HAMILTON-GEELONG RING OUT RAMP ON08 Jun 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 09/06/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GEELONG RING ROAD, GEELONG RING OUT-BARRABOOL RAMP OF08 Jun 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 09/06/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GEELONG RING ROAD, HAMILTON-GEELONG RING OUT RAMP ON08 Jun 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Corio
- Member of Parliament
- Richard MARLES (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 122,756
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 36.8%Labor 63.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.5 km away).
Coalition 35.5%Labor 64.5%
1.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- HightonLabor 64.7% · Coalition 35.3% TPP (2025)0.1 km away
- Highton NorthLabor 57.5% · Coalition 42.5% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- Highton WestLabor 62.4% · Coalition 37.6% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- BelmontLabor 72.5% · Coalition 27.5% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Highton SouthLabor 65.1% · Coalition 34.9% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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