HIGHTON
Investor score
42
Liveability score
48
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
Real$762,500
VIC Gov · 2025
Rent yield
Real2.5%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real-4.0%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.4%
modelled estimate
AI insights for HIGHTON
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
HIGHTON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
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Median rent
$360/wk
DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025
Demand change
+0.4%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
-0.7
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.05%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+2.6%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
49 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.0.3%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources
Market overview
HIGHTON is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.
Highlights
- Rental yield 2.5% with stable tenant demand
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,724/wk
$48k taxable p.a.
Renters
26.0%
70.4% owner-occupier
Median age
38.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.6%
Population growth
+1.5% p.a.
Investor-owned
13.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
79%
7% apartments
Degree qualified
21.4%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
17.6%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
2.9 ha
Large block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
0.4%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
71.0 km
Regional
Days on market
57 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
41.8%
Buyer's market
Walkability
13 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
27.7 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
SatelliteRemote — satellite connection
Population density
36/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 3216
🏫Primary (13)
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Freshwater Creek Steiner School
Independent · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
🎓Secondary (2)
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
📚Combined (2)
Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities
Geelong English Language School
Government · Yrs Prep-10 · Major Cities
⭐Special (1)
Government · Yrs U · Major Cities
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Moderate6.7 offences / 100 persons
Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025
School quality
Average18 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
16
/ 100
Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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