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Overview

Highett sits 16 km south‑east of Melbourne’s CBD, just 2 km from Port Phillip Bay and bordered by Hampton, Moorabbin and Cheltenham. The suburb is well‑served by public transport, with Highett railway station on the Caulfield‑Mordialloc line a short walk from the strip‑shopping precinct, and Southland station only 1.1 km away. Its convenient location and recent apartment developments have attracted younger families and professionals seeking a blend of city‑access and bayside lifestyle.

Residents enjoy a range of local amenities: the Waves Leisure Centre offers an Olympic‑length pool, while Highett Library anchors the community hub. Sporting clubs such as the Highett Bulldogs football team and cricket at Turner Road Reserve, plus nearby parks like Pennydale and Pobblebonk, provide active recreation. A sizeable shopping centre and easy access to Westfield Southland (1.2 km) round out everyday conveniences. At the 2021 census Highett recorded a population of 12,016, reflecting its steady growth since the 1950s residential boom.

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