Moving to Highett (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Highett in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Highett at a Glance
| Need | Highett |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 13 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Parks | 8 |
| Medical | 5 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Highett
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Highett has 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 | — | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Highett has 0 restaurants and 13 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- The Little Elphant — 23 Spring Road
- Coffee Shop At Raw — 97 Highett Road, Hampton
- Drip — 88 Chesterville Road
- Full Turn Kitchen Bar — 222 Bay Road
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Highett.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Highett has 8 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Sir William Fry Reserve
- Ashwood Avenue Park
- Melbourne Water Retarding Basin
- Bay Road Heathland Sanctuary
- Lyle Anderson Reserve
- Highett Reserve
If You Have Kids
Highett has 5 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Sandringham College Year 10-12 Campus | 11 Holloway Road |
| Sandringham College Year 7-9 Campus | 356 Bluff Road |
| Sandringham East Primary School | 9 Holloway Road |
| St Agnes’ Catholic Primary School | 1 Locinda Street |
| Bayside Special Development School | 4 Genoa Street |
Cost of Living in Highett
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
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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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