Highton is an outer metropolitan suburb of Melbourne, in Greater Geelong Council, with mainly mixed commercial and residential development. It is close to the Corio Bay and the Barwon River.
Shops and everyday services are easier to access than in most comparable places. Local school ICSEA scores sit well above the peer median, well above typical levels for outer metropolitan suburbs. Rents are relatively affordable, with median rents 12% below the peer median. Reported crime is exceptionally low against comparable places. Reported offences have fallen 31% year on year, and university qualifications are among the highest in the peer group, with university qualifications 51% above the peer median. Park access is a relative weakness, with park access 29% below the peer median.
Highton is a better fit for people who value lower crime and university qualifications more than open space.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.
Strengths and weaknesses
Outer metropolitan suburb · compared with outer metropolitan suburbs in Victoria (148)
Strengths
Reported crime is exceptionally low against comparable places
University qualifications are among the highest in the peer group
Shops and everyday services are easier to access than in most comparable places
Local school ICSEA scores sit well above the peer median
Rents are relatively affordable
Weaknesses
Park access is a relative weakness
What stands out
Corio Bay
Barwon River
Who it suits
Stars are audience-fit ratings derived from Suburb.Guide data, not demographic counts or user reviews.
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Housing, growth and risk
How Highton compares
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median house price
$886k
+0.4% change
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
#8
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Crime rate
19th
percentile in state (higher = more crime)
Pop. growth
68th
percentile in VIC
Rented dwellings
22%
2021 Census tenure
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
66.8/100 — Good
State standing
Top 2% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
107th in Australia
State rank
13th in VIC
Peer rank
#8 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#9 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
98%
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.
+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
Median weekly rent (2021 Census)
$360
Tenure (owned / mortgaged / rented)
39.3% / 39% / 21.8%
Employment rate
63.1%
Travel to work (WFH / public transport / car)
23.3% / 1% / 60.3%
Walked or cycled to work
1.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
6,508 / 922 / 18
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%) · Accessibility (12%) · Future Growth (6%)
Employment, household income and owned-outright tenure (2021 Census) Work-from-home and public-transport commute shares (2021 Census) Five-year population change as a healthy-growth band, not a boom bonus
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
36% of adults have a university degree, compared with 29.2% across Victoria. 14.1% have a trade or vocational qualification.
University qualified36% · 29.2% VIC
Diploma qualified11.5% · 9.8% VIC
Trade / vocational14.1% · 14.2% VIC
Year 12 or below38.4% · 46.8% VIC
Highest qualification field
Main field of the highest non-school qualification (2021 Census).
Management and commerce19.4%
Health15.9%
Engineering and related technologies14.9%
Education13%
Society and culture12.6%
Architecture and building6.4%
How these groups are defined
Measure
Definition
University qualified
Bachelor degree or higher
Diploma qualified
Advanced Diploma / Diploma
Trade / vocational
Certificate III + IV
Year 12
Year 12 as highest attainment
Below Year 12
Year 11 / 10 / 9 or below
People aged 15 years and over, 2021 Census. University, diploma and trade shares match ABS highest educational attainment (HEAP). Year 12 and below Year 12 are combined in the chart because the General Community Profile reports school-only attainment as a residual.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)
University qualifications from the 2021 Census
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Tax & income
Median taxable income (2023–24)
$57,368
65th percentile in VIC · -2% vs Australia
Median salary / wages (2023–24)
$62,058
64th percentile in VIC · -5% vs Australia
Residents with rental investments
13.0%
57th percentile in VIC · -6% vs Australia
Median super balance (2023–24)
$84,399
56th percentile in VIC · +33% vs Australia
Residents with business income
11.0%
49th percentile in VIC · +6% vs Australia
Australian Taxation Office Taxation Statistics 2023–24, individuals Table 25. Figures describe taxpayers who live in postcode 3216 — not a suburb-level official statistic. Rental investment is the share of local taxpayers reporting rental income or loss, not the share of local properties owned by investors.
Counts, net rent & state comparison
Taxpayers in this postcode
38,026
Taxpayers reporting net rent
4,771
Median net rent
-$2,679
Taxpayers reporting business income
4,058
Taxable income vs state median
+7%
Salary / wages vs state median
+6%
Rental investment vs state median
0%
Super vs state median
+5%
Business income vs state median
0%
Percentiles rank this postcode among unique postcodes in VIC, so suburbs that share a postcode are not counted twice. Dollar figures are compared with Australia-wide ATO medians from the same release. Median net rent is among taxpayers who reported the rent label and can be negative.
Data sources & freshness
Taxation Statistics 2023–24 — individuals by postcode (Table 25) — Australian Taxation Office · Updated · Annual release; taxpayer residential postcode, not suburb boundary
Community & culture
13.5% speak a language other than English at home; 20.1% born overseas
Language at home
17,290 English only · 2,706 other
Non-English at home
13.5%
Born overseas
4,024 (20.1%)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
83 (0.4%)
Australian citizens
18,323
Languages spoken at home (other than English)
34
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
Mandarin207 · 17.8%
Arabic82 · 7.1%
Italian76 · 6.5%
Hindi75 · 6.5%
Punjabi72 · 6.2%
Sinhalese57 · 4.9%
Malayalam54 · 4.6%
Urdu50 · 4.3%
Religion
47.2%Most common religion · Christianity
Christianity is the most common response at 47.2%, while 41.6% reported no religion.
Measure
Suburb
State
No religion
41.6%
38.8%
Christianity
47.2%
40.9%
Other / not stated
11.2%
20.3%
Christian denominations
Denomination
Suburb
State
Catholic
23.2%
20.5%
Anglican
8.7%
6.5%
Uniting Church
4.9%
2.4%
Christian (not further defined)
2.9%
2.5%
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, Indigenous status, and religious affiliation (usual residence). Religion is optional on the Census form.
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted 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)
492
Against the person
106
Against property
275
Rate per 1,000 residents
24.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 196 residents
State crime-rate percentile
19.3th (higher = more crime)
Decrease (daily rate)
-21%
Recorded road crashes (in suburb)
253
Crash rate per 1,000 residents (state rank)
12.81
Most common offence types
B21 Criminal Damage54
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle56
B49 Other Theft52
E21 Breach Family Violence Order55
Other Crimes Against The Person36
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)
Crime rate, offences against the person, year-on-year trend and recorded road crash rates
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 →
School catchments
Bellaire Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Belmont High SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Ceres Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Fyans Park Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Grovedale CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Highton Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Mandama Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Montpellier Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Roslyn Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Western Heights Secondary CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Government school intake zones that overlap this suburb boundary. Living in a catchment does not guarantee enrolment; check the education authority.
Contributes to desirability score · Education (14%)
Median school ICSEA first, then school and catchment counts
Data sources & freshness
Victorian designated neighbourhood zones — Victorian Department of Education · current · Updated · Open catchment polygons where published
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
96/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.14
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.63
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.64
Food & drink(13)
Bakers DelightBakery
3 Bellevue Avenue
Bakery
12 Porter Avenue, Highton
Highton BakeryBakery
10 Bellevue Arcade, Highton
Porter Avenue Pies & CakesBakery
24 Porter Avenue, Highton
Bluebird SandwichesCafe
2/2 Bellevue Arcade
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(10)
Bottle-O Highton CellarsBottle shop
90 Barrabool Road
Nardi CellarbrationsBottle shop
15 Bellevue Avenue
Highton Quality MeatsButcher
13 Bellevue Avenue
Porter Avenue Milk BarConvenience store
6 Porter Avenue, Highton
Harvey's Of HightonGreengrocer
9-11 Bellevue Avenue
Barrabool Hills PlazaShopping centre
36-46 Province Boulevard
Highton Village Shopping CentreShopping centre
IGASupermarket
53 North Valley Road, Highton
WoolworthsSupermarket
Everyday services(5)
Bendigo BankBank
Bellevue Avenue
Evie NetworksEV charging
ShellPetrol station
Highton Post OfficePost office
10 Bellevue Avenue
Highton South Post OfficePost office
14 Porter Avenue, Highton
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(243)
Barwon River TrailCycling route
Bike: Southern LinkCycling route
Queens Park BridgeCycling route
Ted Wilson TrailCycling route
The Stan Lewis WalkCycling route
Waurn Ponds TrailCycling route
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(27)
Geelong Camera ObscuraArtwork
Bench (26)
Highton Automotive Service - Repco Authorised Car ServiceCar repair
96 Barrabool Road
Clock
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)
Highton NewsagencyNewsagent
7 Bellevue Avenue
Parking (22)
Parking Entrance
Parking Space (57)
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
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. Campgrounds, beaches, wineries and local trails are included when they sit inside the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport per 1,000 residents (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Named sporting clubs from OpenStreetMap, assigned to this suburb's boundary. Sporting facilities such as ovals, courts and recreation centres are listed under Amenities.
Green cover is the share of this suburb's boundary overlapping OpenStreetMap parks, woodland and forest polygons — not a satellite tree-canopy product. Summer maximum is the WorldClim / Open-Meteo seasonal normal already collected for Weather.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)
Tree canopy first, then green-cover area and parks per 1,000
Data sources & freshness
OpenStreetMap green cover and tree canopy — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated · Park/woodland polygons intersected with suburb boundaries
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.
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.
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 (12%)
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 Subdivision
8 BUNDOORA CRESCENT HIGHTON 3216NOD issued by a delegate
Construction of a dwelling greater than 7.5m in height
1 HIGHPOINT CRESCENT HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construct a Front Fence in a Special Building Overlay
19-21 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 Height
54 BASIN RISE HIGHTON 3216NOD issued by a delegate
Construction of a Dwelling Over 7.5m in Height and within SBO
20 MARCUS STREET HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
Construction of Three Dwellings and a Three Lot Subdivision
1-3 SPEDDING LINK HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by the RA
Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
2 ELIZABETH STREET HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Extension to a Dwelling in a Special Building Overlay
20 MONTAGUE STREET HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
1 CARA ROAD HIGHTON 3216In progress
Display Electronic Promotion Signage
250 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 2
170-172 BARRABOOL ROAD HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
Alterations and Additions to Dwelling in an SBO
11 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 signage
57 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 Carparking
36-46 PROVINCE BOULEVARD HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of Dwelling over 7.5m in height
36 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 Level
91 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 Level
3-5 LICHEN GROVE HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of Six (6) Dwellings and Reduction of Visitor Carparking Space
19 CARINA WAY HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Removal of Vegetation and Construction of a Footpath
91-99 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 Parking
16 DUGGAN COURT HIGHTON 3216In progress
Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
6 COBDEN STREET HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Extension to a Dwelling in a Special Building Overlay
18 Bonsey RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a Verandah
3/49 Dryden WayNo permit required
Construction of 46 Dwellings including 14 Apartments, and Alteration of Access to a Road in a Road Zone, Category 1
152-156 COLAC ROAD HIGHTON 3216NOD issued by a delegate
April 2021
Building and Works Associated with an Existing Dwelling
52 Porter AvenueNo permit required
Construction of a Dwelling
87 Dryden WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
14 Adelaide StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of Three (3) Dwellings
1 ADELAIDE STREET HIGHTON 3216NOD issued by a delegate
Construction of a Boundary Fence within a Special Building Overlay
89 Thornhill RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Three Lot Subdivision and Creation of Access to a Road Zone Category 1
60-62 South Valley RoadNOD issued by a delegate
February 2021
Construction of Seven (7) Dwellings
50 BELLE VUE AVENUE HIGHTON 3216Withdrawn
Construction of Four (4) Dwellings
27 BUCKLEY FALLS ROAD HIGHTON 3216In progress
Construction of Dependent Persons Unit in a Special Building Overlay
63 Thornhill RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
16 Aitkenside AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
Removal of One Native Tree in a Heritage Overlay
150-160 Queens Park RoadWithdrawn
Buildings and Works for the Construction of Two (2) Dwellings greater than 7.5 metres in height above natural ground level
PARENT - 6-8 DEVON PARK DRIVE HIGHTON 3216Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
126 South Valley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a Dwelling over 7.5 metres
25 Augustine DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) lot Subdivision
16 Barrabool RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Maintenance Works activities occurring between 09/06/2026 and 30/11/2026 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 – 29 Nov 2026
Maintenance Works activities occurring between 09/06/2026 and 30/11/2026 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 – 29 Nov 2026
Maintenance Works activities occurring between 09/06/2026 and 30/11/2026 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 – 29 Nov 2026
Data sources & freshness
Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Flood / inundation overlay
No mapped inundation on suburb boundary
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping. Flood cover uses inundation overlay polygons against the suburb boundary where published.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)
Bushfire and flood hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
Bushfire and flood 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.
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 (12%)