Victoria · Postcode 3216
Highton postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 69 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Highton at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Highton ranks: household income is in the top 25% of VIC suburbs; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Highton vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Highton | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,054 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $360 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Highton (3216) is a coastal town in regional Victoria. It lies around 69 km from Melbourne by road. The locality is part of the Geelong statistical area. It is administered by Greater Geelong.
According to the 2021 Census, Highton has a population of 20,736 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $2,054, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 83 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Highton includes a median weekly rent of $360, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 7,458 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 78.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Highton scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Highton area, including Christian College Geelong, Bellaire Primary School, Montpellier Primary School and others.
Highton is part of the Geelong statistical area in Victoria.
Highton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3216 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 20,736 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,054/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $889/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $360 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 11.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1801/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 7,458 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 83 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -38.171 |
| Longitude | 144.318 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 69 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Geelong |
| Local Government | Greater Geelong |
| Federal Electorate | Corio |
| State Electorate | South Barwon (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,913 (18.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,780 (13.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 5,213 (25.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 5,037 (24.3%) |
| 65+ years | 3,793 (18.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,872 (9.0%) |
| Arthritis | 1,574 (7.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 735 (3.5%) |
| Diabetes | 697 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 595 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 271 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 120 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 252 (3.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,203 (29.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3,462 (46.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,468 (19.9%) |
Schools in Highton
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Highton. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Highton
Same Postcode (3216)
More Highton Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.