Highett Median Property Value & Market Data (VIC)
Price Score
6.0/10Highett has a median property value in line with Victoria averages
Key Facts
- Median Price Range
- $800k–$1.1M
- Suburb
- Highett, VIC
- Key Price Driver
- Proximity to CBD and school catchments
- Climate Risk Impact
- Increasingly affects property values — get a report
- Postcode
- 3190
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 17.1% of land (bushfire)
Median Property Value Analysis
Highett in Victoria sits within the broader property market of the region. The median property value provides a benchmark for home buyers evaluating the suburb against neighbouring areas and state averages across Victoria. Understanding where a suburb sits in the price spectrum is a critical first step in property research.
Property values in Highett are influenced by factors including location, housing stock diversity, school catchments, transport access, and increasingly climate risk exposure. The median price represents the middle point of all sales — half sold for more, half for less — and is the most commonly cited benchmark in Australian property market reporting. Domain and CoreLogic both publish suburb-level median price data that can be compared across Victoria.
For buyers considering Highett, the relationship between property value and climate risk is becoming increasingly important. Properties in areas with lower exposure to flood, bushfire, and extreme heat may hold value better over the long term as climate risk awareness grows among Australian home buyers.
To make an informed property decision in Highett, an address-level assessment is essential. Get a complete ClimateNest report for your shortlisted property including climate risk scores, projected insurance costs, and long-term value outlook to complement your market research.
Highett (postcode 3190) is tracked in ClimateNest's suburb hazard model, which maps the share of the suburb's land exposed to each hazard at high and moderate levels. The suburb's highest high-risk exposures are bushfire (17.1% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (7.5% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (5.6% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Highett — individual properties can sit well above or below these averages, so an address-level check is recommended before buying, selling or insuring.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Improve stormwater drainage
Near-termUpgrade stormwater infrastructure to handle increased rainfall intensity and reduce flood risk.
Est. cost: Medium
Increase green spaces
Near-termPlant more trees and create green spaces to reduce the urban heat island effect and provide shade.
Est. cost: Medium
Develop a heatwave response plan
ImmediateImplement a heatwave early warning system and provide support for vulnerable populations during heatwaves.
Est. cost: Low
Coastal protection measures
Long-termImplement coastal protection measures such as seawalls and beach nourishment to protect against sea level rise and erosion.
Est. cost: High
Community education programs
Near-termEducate residents about climate change risks and adaptation measures.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median property value in Highett?
The median property value for Highett in Victoria provides a market benchmark for home buyers and sellers. For the most current median price data, consult Domain, CoreLogic, or your local real estate agent who can provide suburb-specific sales evidence and recent comparable sales. Property prices in Victoria vary significantly by location, property type, and condition — the median is a starting point, not a valuation.
How do property values in Highett compare to Victoria averages?
Highett sits within the Victoria property market. Statewide median prices in Victoria range from $800k to $1.1M depending on property type and location. Consider climate risk alongside price data — ClimateNest provides property-specific risk assessments for addresses across Highett.
What factors affect property values in Highett?
Property values in Highett are driven by location, proximity to schools and transport, housing stock quality and diversity, neighbourhood amenity, market conditions, and increasingly climate risk exposure. Address-level climate risk data from ClimateNest helps buyers make informed decisions.
Does climate risk affect property values in Highett?
Yes, climate risk is an increasingly important factor in property values across Australian suburbs, including Highett. Properties with verified lower climate risk may attract premium pricing as buyer awareness grows. A ClimateNest report provides address-level climate risk data to inform your property valuation.
What share of Highett is exposed to high bushfire risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 17.1% of Highett in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 70.1% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform — individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.
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