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Highton

City in Victoria, Australia

Overview

Highton is a picturesque suburb of Geelong, Victoria, known for its rolling hills, riverside walks, and lively village center. The area caters largely to families and professionals seeking a peaceful lifestyle within easy reach of city amenities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
20,736
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-38.17°, 144.31°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,650
Local Cost
$1,590
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
14.4°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
9.5°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
-0.1°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
598 mm
Internet Speed
81 Mbps
Upload
35 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AVV
Distance
20 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 28 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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