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
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 28 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.