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City of Greater Geelong

Highton

Highton Property Market
& Suburb Profile

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MEDIAN PRICES IN HIGHTON

Median house price

(all agencies, last 12 months)$910k*

House price change

(all agencies, last 12 months)+5.69%

Median unit price

(all agencies, last 12 months)$521k*

Unit price change

(all agencies, last 12 months)+0.19%

(Median House Price and Median Unit Price is calculated based on sales of properties with all numbers of bedrooms)

HIGHTON price TRACKER

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Highton sales overview

  • Sold by Private Sale or Other Method 100%
  • (Based on Sales Reported in the Last 12 Months)

Average days on market (houses)

(all agencies, 12 months)37

Average days on market (units)

(all agencies, 12 months)48

Average held period in Highton

(proptrack)12 years

Highton Investor Statistics

Median rental price for Houses

(all agencies, last 12 months)$602pw

House rental price change

(all agencies, last 12 months)0.02%

Median rental price for Units

(all agencies, last 12 months)$446pw

Unit rental price change

(all agencies, last 12 months)0.05%

Average rental yield for Houses

(all agencies, last 12 months)3.37%

Average rental yield for Units

(all agencies, last 12 months)4.39%

Highton total population size

(as at the last census)20,736

Median household size in Highton

(as at the last census)2.6

(Median House Price and Median Unit Price is calculated based on leased properties with all numbers of bedrooms)

Highton property types

  • Houses 50%
  • Units 17%
  • Other 33%

OCCUPANCY in Highton

  • Owned 77%
  • Rented 21%
  • Other/Not Stated 2%
  • Singles 23%
  • Families 73%
  • Other 4%

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About Highton

Highton is one of Geelong's most prestigious and highly desirable residential suburbs, renowned for its elevated position that provides stunning, expansive views across the Barwon River Valley, the city centre, and Corio Bay.

Located in the southwest of Geelong, the suburb is characterized by its winding, tree-lined streets, large, luxurious family homes, and an overall sophisticated and peaceful atmosphere, making it a prime choice for established families and professionals.

The suburb is blessed with natural beauty, built alongside the picturesque Barwon River, offering residents exceptional opportunities for outdoor recreation. The riverbanks feature extensive walking and cycling trails, and the popular Highton Village provides an attractive focal point with its well-regarded cafes, gourmet food stores, and essential services, fostering a strong community hub. Furthermore, the Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre, one of the region's largest retail complexes, is conveniently located on the suburb’s southern edge.

Highton’s strong appeal is significantly bolstered by its education infrastructure. It is home to several highly-rated schools, including Highton Primary School, Bellaire Primary School, and Christian College Geelong’s senior campus.

Its location is also extremely close to Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus and the Epworth Geelong Hospital, enhancing its desirability for academics and medical professionals.

With a median house price that consistently places it among the most expensive suburbs in Geelong, Highton offers a premium lifestyle defined by magnificent views, educational excellence, and unrivalled access to both the city and key regional facilities.

Education

Bellaire Primary School
Christian College Geelong
Highton Primary School
Montpellier Primary School
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Sales Comparison

Find out how Highton median sales prices compare to neighbouring suburbs.

Highton MARKET INSIGHTS

YearProperties SoldMedian Sale Price
(All Residential)
Sales Growth YoYProperties LeasedMedian Rental Price
(All Residential)
Rental Yield
2025385$715,5005.68%432$524pw3.88%
2024386$697,500-5.46%487$515pw4.01%
2023375$730,000-3.67%461$498pw3.77%
2022362$752,5006.74%496$471pw3.49%
2021536$730,00019.46%428$457pw3.25%
YearSoldMedian Sale Price
(All Residential)
Sales Growth YoY
2025385$715,500+5.68%
2024386$697,500-5.46%
2023375$730,000-3.67%
2022362$752,500+6.74%
2021536$730,000+19.46%

YearLeasedMedian Rental Price
(All Residential)
Rental Yield
2025432$524pw3.88%
2024487$515pw4.01%
2023461$498pw3.77%
2022496$471pw3.49%
2021428$457pw3.25%

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*The State of Victoria owns the copyright in the property sales data and reproduction of that data in any way without the consent of the State of Victoria will constitute a breach of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).The State of Victoria does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the licensed material and any person using or relying upon such information does so on the basis that the State of Victoria accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any errors, faults, defects or omissions in the information supplied.

This information is supplied by Barry Plant Group Pty Ltd (ABN 96 088 069 952) on behalf of PropTrack Pty Ltd (ABN 43 127 386 298).

The 12 month data in this report is from 31 October 2024 to 31 October 2025, last updated 31 October 2025.