Highett Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Highett Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Highett Community Overview
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📍 About Highett
HIGHETT is a suburb situated in South-Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census recorded a population of 12,016 residents, creating a density of 3253 people/km².
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price sits at $1.6M, representing a substantial 71% increase over the past 10 years, while the median unit price stands at $0.7M, having risen 22% over the same period.
Education: There are no secondary schools located within the suburb itself.
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 7557 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.11 times the Victorian average of 6810, placing the area close to the state's average safety levels.
Demographics: Chinese residents make up 5.10% of the population (approximately 612 people), a proportion that aligns closely with the Victorian average.
Transport: The suburb is positioned approximately 16.5km from the CBD, with a typical 31-minute drive into the city. Local residents have access to a train station on the Frankston Line|Stony Point Line.