Victoria location profile
Highett VIC 3190
Highett is a leafy, well-connected bayside suburb known for its village-style shopping strip, growing café scene, and easy access to beaches and major retail at Southland. A mix of classic family homes and newer apartments near the station appeals to professionals, young families, and downsizers.
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Why families consider Highett
Predominantly families and professionals in established streets with increasing medium-density apartments around the rail corridor; relaxed bayside lifestyle with strong café culture and convenient retail and health services nearby.
Amenities & services
- Highett Road village shops and dining
- Westfield Southland
- Moorabbin Supercentre (homemaker)
- Sandringham Hospital
- Monash Health Moorabbin Hospital
- Holmesglen Private Hospital
- Local GP, dental and allied health clinics
- Cafés, pubs and restaurants along Highett Road
- Cheltenham Library (12 Stanley Ave, Cheltenham)
- Hampton Library (336 Hampton St, Hampton)
- Sandringham Library (72 Waltham St, Sandringham)
Transport & connectivity
- Train: Highett Station (Frankston Line); nearby Southland and Moorabbin stations
- Bus: routes 708, 822, 828, 767, 825, 631, 823 (services to Hampton, Sandringham, Southland, Chadstone, Box Hill and surrounds)
- Major roads: Nepean Highway, South Road, Bay Road, Highett Road, Chesterville Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Waves Leisure Centre (pools, gym)
- Local ovals and tennis/bowls clubs
- Southland cinemas and entertainment
- Cycling/walking links to bay and nearby reserves
- RSEA Park (St Kilda FC HQ) nearby in Moorabbin
- Sir William Fry Reserve
- Highett Reserve
- Peterson Street Reserve
- Tjilatjirrin Reserve (Highett Grassy Woodland)
- Basterfield Park
Education context
Good availability of long day care and kindergarten options in Highett and surrounding suburbs, with some centres near Highett Road and Southland; waitlists moderate at peak times.
- Monash University – Caulfield Campus (Caulfield East)
- Monash University – Clayton Campus (Clayton)
- Swinburne University of Technology – Hawthorn Campus (Hawthorn)
- Deakin University – Burwood Campus (Burwood)