Family Guide to Highett (2026)
Highett has adequate family infrastructure: 5 schools, 8 parks, 5 medical centres and 0 supermarkets.
Schools in Highett
Highett has 5 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Sandringham College Year 10-12 Campus | 3 | 11 Holloway Road |
| Sandringham College Year 7-9 Campus | 2 | 356 Bluff Road |
| Sandringham East Primary School | 1 | 9 Holloway Road |
| St Agnes’ Catholic Primary School | 1 | 1 Locinda Street |
| Bayside Special Development School | 1-3 | 4 Genoa Street |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Highett has 8 parks:
- Sir William Fry Reserve
- Ashwood Avenue Park
- Melbourne Water Retarding Basin
- Bay Road Heathland Sanctuary
- Lyle Anderson Reserve
- Highett Reserve
- Train Street Park
- McFarlane Court Reserve
Healthcare
5 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Highett Podiatry | 407 Highett Road | — |
| Sandy Hill Medical Centre | — | — |
| Australian skin cancer clinic | 148 Chesterville Road | — |
| Bluff Road Medical Centre | 328 Bluff Road | +61 3 9598 6244 |
| Primary Medical & Dental Centre Highett | — | — |
Childcare
3 childcare centres:
- Genius Childcare
- Only About Children
- Highett Preschool — 3 Station Street, Highett
Supermarkets
The Family Verdict
Highett has adequate family infrastructure. Covers the essentials for family life with room for growth.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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