Victoria location profile
Highton VIC 3216
Highton is a leafy, elevated suburb of Geelong known for its river views, family-friendly streets and established homes mixed with newer estates. It offers strong schooling, shopping villages and quick access to the Ring Road, attracting professionals and families.
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Why families consider Highton
Predominantly family households and professionals in detached homes, with a growing cohort of downsizers. Lifestyle centers on good schools, village shopping, abundant parks and river trails, and convenient links to Deakin University and major employment hubs.
Amenities & services
- Highton Village Shopping Centre (Belle Vue Ave)
- Barrabool Hills Plaza (Province Blvd)
- Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Epworth Geelong (Waurn Ponds)
- University Hospital Geelong (Barwon Health, CBD)
- Local cafes and restaurants along Barrabool Rd/Belle Vue Ave
- GP clinics, dental and allied health services
- Waurn Ponds Library (Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre)
- Belmont Library (Belmont)
- Geelong Library & Heritage Centre (Geelong CBD)
Transport & connectivity
- Train: Waurn Ponds Station, South Geelong Station, Marshall Station (V/Line Geelong line)
- Buses: Local PTV routes connecting Highton to Geelong CBD, Deakin (Waurn Ponds/Waterfront) and nearby stations
- Roads: Geelong Ring Road (M1), Princes Hwy/Colac Rd (A1), Barrabool Rd, South Valley Rd, Hamilton Hwy (B140)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Barwon River Trail for walking and cycling
- Queens Park and Queens Park Golf Course
- McDonald Reserve and Highton Reserve (sporting ovals)
- Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre (Waurn Ponds)
- GMHBA Stadium/Kardinia Park and Geelong Arts Centre (nearby CBD)
- Queens Park
- Buckley Falls Reserve
- Barwon River Parklands
- McDonald Reserve
- Montpellier Park
- Highton Reserve
Education context
Multiple long day care, kindergarten and OSHC options across Highton and nearby Belmont/Waurn Ponds; infant rooms can have waitlists during peak periods.
- Deakin University – Waurn Ponds Campus (nearby)
- Deakin University – Waterfront Campus (Geelong CBD)
- The Gordon TAFE – City Campus (Geelong CBD)