Suburbs Highlands

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Highlands VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Highlands, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Highlands VIC is 151 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Highlands is $835 per week ($43,420 per year). Median rent in Highlands is $158 per week ($685 per month). Highlands has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Highlands has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Highlands is $1,667.

There were 3 recorded offences in Highlands in 2025-25, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was fraud (1 offences).

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📍 Highlands, Victoria — 37.0842°S, 145.4185°E

Crime: Low Med High

Highlands Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Highlands Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$835/wk
$43,420 per year
#3034 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$158/wk
$685 per month
#8171 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,667/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Highlands Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (75) Female 49.0% (72)

Population Density

1.4
people per km²
151 people · 110.0 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Highlands Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Highlands Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
59.2% 29 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
40.8% 20 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Highlands Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Highlands Religion

No Religion
51.3%
Not stated
15.3%
Catholic
13.3%
Anglican
5.3%
Christian (other)
4.7%
Baptist
4.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.3%
Uniting Church
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Highlands Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Highlands Employment

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Employed full-time
33.0% 38 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.9% 24 people
🏠
Not in labour force
46.1% 53 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Highlands Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
37.3%
Bachelor Degree
22.7%
Postgraduate Degree
20.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Highlands Occupation

Professionals
39.3%
Managers
35.7%
Community & Personal Service
14.3%
Labourers
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Highlands Field of Study

Health
21.9%
Society & Culture
21.9%
Education
15.6%
Architecture & Building
12.5%
Agriculture & Environment
9.4%
Engineering
9.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Highlands Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Highlands Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
8.7%
$500-$649/wk
6.5%
$650-$799/wk
15.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$4,000+/wk
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Highlands Marital Status

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Married
51.5% 70
↔️
Separated
8.1% 11
📋
Divorced
9.6% 13
🕊️
Widowed
3.7% 5
👤
Never married
27.2% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Highlands Ancestry

English
29.5%
Australian
29.0%
Scottish
13.7%
Irish
12.6%
Other
4.4%
Maltese
3.3%
South African
3.3%
Italian
2.7%
Russian
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Highlands School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
33.3%
Primary — Catholic
33.3%
Secondary — Government
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Highlands Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 242

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Highlands Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
33.3% 38
—
Not a volunteer
66.7% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Highlands Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
27.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
45.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Highlands How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Highlands Car Ownership

1 vehicle
27.4%
2 vehicles
46.8%
3 vehicles
12.9%
4+ vehicles
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Highlands Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.5%
2 bedrooms
5.8%
3 bedrooms
51.9%
4 bedrooms
21.2%
5 bedrooms
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Highlands Population Mobility

5.0%
moved in the last year
30.7%
moved in the last 5 years
47.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Highlands Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
251
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Highlands Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
11
Mental health
10
Cancer
4
Heart disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Highlands Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.9%
$150-$299/wk
7.1%
$300-$399/wk
8.2%
$400-$499/wk
9.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.9%
$650-$799/wk
4.7%
$800-$999/wk
17.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.9%
$3,500+/wk
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Highlands Family Structure

Couple — no children
44.6%
Couple — children under 15
29.7%
Couple — no children under 15
16.8%
One parent — no children under 15
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Highlands Military Service

🏅
Previously served
7.0% 8
👤
Never served
93.0% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Highlands Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
20.0% 23
—
Did not provide
80.0% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Highlands Children Ever Born

No children
46.4%
2 children
42.9%
3 children
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Highlands When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
1981–1990
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Highlands Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.2%
5–14 hours
38.7%
15–29 hours
16.8%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
13.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Highlands Household Size

1 person
32.7%
2 persons
53.8%
3 persons
13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Highlands Where Residents Moved From

Same address
115
Moved from VIC
9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Highlands Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Highlands Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Fraud
1
Break & Enter
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Highlands Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $158/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Highlands

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $158/wk
Left after rent $1,217/wk
Rent share 11.5%

Highlands vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bathumi
Pop: 76 Income: $1,149/wk Rent: $250/wk
Alberton West
Pop: 76 Income: $525/wk Rent: $210/wk
Jeeralang
Pop: 76 Income: $712/wk
Kelvin View
Pop: 76 Income: $850/wk Rent: $300/wk
Kergunyah South
Pop: 76 Income: $912/wk Rent: $400/wk
Ravenswood South
Pop: 76 Income: $762/wk Rent: $265/wk

Compare Highlands

Highlands vs Bathumi →Highlands vs Alberton West →Highlands vs Jeeralang →Highlands vs Kelvin View →

Frequently Asked Questions About Highlands

What is the population of Highlands VIC?

The population of Highlands VIC is 151 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².Highlands is ranked #7,735 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Highlands?

The median personal income in Highlands VIC is $835 per week, or $43,420 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Highlands is ranked #3,034 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Highlands?

Median rent in Highlands VIC is $158 per week ($685 per month).Rent represents 11.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Highlands ranks #8,171 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Highlands?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Highlands VIC is $1,667. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Highlands?

The median age in Highlands VIC is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Highlands a good suburb to live in?

Highlands is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 151.The median income is $835/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21186. All dollar figures in AUD.