Highton, VIC 3802
Regional Geelong living — room to breathe, without leaving the essentials behind.
- Country charm
- $365/wk Median
- 20.0% Renters
Highton Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 24k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $365
- To the CBD
- 6km
- Walkability
- 9
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Highton Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Signature Spotlight
Country Lifestyle
For renters after room to move without leaving the Geelong region altogether, Highton is a regular first stop. It's a solidly-sized community of 24,034, with the kind of local pace that's hard to find closer to the centre.
Around Highton
Highton Botanic Gardens
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Highton Railway Precinct
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Highton
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Highton
Real questions renters ask before moving to Highton.
Is Highton a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Highton has a 20.0% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Highton family-friendly for renters?
Highton has around 8 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $365/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Geelong.
What's the community like in Highton?
Locals describe Highton as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 24,034, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Highton?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Highton is $365. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $365 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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