Highett Council Services — Everything You Need

Your council does more than collect bins — here’s what you’re actually paying rates for

Waste & Recycling

Table (117 Murray Place) — Reliable and consistent in Highett. Check their website for current hours. Prices are competitive.

The Northern Local (306 Flinders Street) — One of the better ones in Highett. Check their website for current hours. Popular with locals for good reason.

Local Laws & Permits

Marco — 155 Murray Place

Been around long enough that quality is consistent. Family-friendly with designated areas. Rating: ★★★★★.

Ruby (251 Lygon Grove) — Worth knowing about in Highett. Check their website for current hours. Not flashy, just good at what they do.

Union — 28 Bridge Lane

Been around long enough that quality is consistent. Book ahead on weekends. Rating: ★★★★☆.

Community Programs

Hugo’s — 319 Bridge Lane

The go-to option for most locals. The owner is usually on-site and hands-on. Rating: ★★★★☆.

Bellbird — 63 Bridge Lane

A newer addition that has earned its place. Pricing is transparent — no hidden fees. Rating: ★★★★☆.

Luna — 222 Murray Place

The go-to option for most locals. The owner is usually on-site and hands-on. Rating: ★★★★☆.

Parks & Maintenance

The Bright Place — 108 Flinders Street

Under the radar but deserving of more attention. Family-friendly with designated areas. Rating: ★★★★☆.

Iris’s (345 Bridge Lane) — A solid option in Highett. Established in 2012. Prices are competitive.

Contact & Offices

Cellar (278 Lygon Grove) — One of the better ones in Highett. Open daily. Not flashy, just good at what they do.

Press (2 Queen Grove) — One of the better ones in Highett. Recently renovated. Prices are competitive.

Black Standard — 69 Queen Grove

The go-to option for most locals. Family-friendly with designated areas. Rating: ★★★½☆.

Quick Reference

Category	Details
Suburb	Highett
Region	Melbourne Bayside
Character	Creative, walkable, authentic
Transport	Public transport options in Highett
Coffee price	$4.50-5.50
Dinner out	$28-45 pp

Tips for Residents

Save the council number. For Highett, your local council handles everything from noise complaints to hard rubbish collection. Their website has online forms for most requests — it is faster than calling.
Join local groups. The Highett Facebook group and community boards are where you’ll find out about events, lost pets, and neighbourhood news before it hits the papers. Also check Nextdoor for hyperlocal updates.
Support local. The businesses on Lygon Grove are what give Highett its character. Use them or lose them — every dollar spent locally recirculates in the suburb economy.
Know the parking rules. Most streets around Lygon Grove are 2-hour metered zones Mon-Fri. Side streets are unrestricted after 6pm and on weekends. The council does ticket — don’t push your luck.
Bin schedule. Green lid (general waste) is weekly. Yellow lid (recycling) and green waste alternate fortnightly. Hard rubbish collection is booked through the council — you get 2 free pickups per year.
Report issues. Potholes, graffiti, damaged footpaths, illegal dumping — report through the council’s Snap Send Solve app or their website. They actually fix things when they’re reported.

Detailed Area Guide

Getting Around

Public transport options in Highett. Most daily errands in Highett can be done on foot if you live near the main strip. For supermarkets and bulk shopping, a car or rideshare is more practical. Cycling infrastructure is mixed — some protected lanes, some shared road zones.

Shopping & Errands

The main commercial strip along Lygon Grove covers most basics: pharmacy, post office, newsagent, and several takeaway options. For major grocery shopping, there’s a Coles within 5-10 minutes. There is a small fresh produce market on weekends.

Weather & Seasons

Melbourne weather applies: dress in layers, keep an umbrella in the car, and never trust a sunny morning. Highett is slightly warmer than suburbs further from the coast. The parks are best in autumn (March-May) and spring (September-November). Summer evenings are genuinely pleasant here — long daylight, outdoor dining, and the neighbourhood comes alive.

Seasonal highlights: Autumn is the quietest season — locals-only energy and a nice pace. The council runs free events in the parks during warmer months.

Cost of Living Quick Reference

General daily costs in Highett: coffee $4.50-5.50, brunch $19-28, dinner out $28-45 per person. For more detailed pricing across all categories, see our Highett Cost of Living Guide.

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Last updated: March 2026

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