Highton

Highton is a residential suburb of , Victoria, . With views across Geelong, Corio Bay and the surrounding region, Highton is located along the banks of the and across the rolling Barrabool Hills.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Suburb with 18,400 residents
  • Description: suburb of Geelong, Victoria, Australia
  • Also known as: “Highton, Victoria” and “Highton, Victoria, Australia”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Balyang Sanctuary and Belmont High School.

Recreation area
is a public park in the suburb of , Geelong. Situated at on the banks of the , it is 20 acres in size and consists of open park lands, lakes, and wetlands. It was opened in 1973.

School
is an Australian public high school located in , a suburb in the city of . It is one of the largest public schools in Geelong.

School
Christian College is a K–12 private school located over six campuses in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Three campuses are located in suburban Geelong: the Senior Campus at Waurn Ponds, the Middle School in Highton, and the Junior School in .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Geelong and Barrabool.

Photo: Wongm, CC BY-SA 3.0.
's second largest city, is a bustling port city in the state's region, about 75 km southwest of . It forms the gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula, a popular family getaway destination, and the world-famous Great Ocean Road.

Locality
is a locality in the , Victoria, . In the 2016 census, had a population of 235 people. is situated 8 km west of Highton.

Village
Photo: Mattinbgn, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a town located approximately 10 kilometres west of Geelong and 67 kilometres south-west of the state capital, . It is located on the banks of the and on the Midland Highway. is situated 9 km north of Highton.

Highton

Latitude
-38.17092° or 38° 10′ 15″ south
Longitude
144.31902° or 144° 19′ 9″ east
Population
18,400
Elevation
60 metres (197 feet)
Open location code
4RH6R8H9+JJ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2570786654
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­suburb
Geo­Names ID
8348824
Wiki­data ID
Q5759711
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Irish to Urdu—“Highton” goes by many names.
  • Irish: “Highton”
  • Malagasy: “Highton”
  • Russian: “Хайтон”
  • Spanish: “Highton (Victoria)”
  • Spanish: “Highton”
  • Urdu: “ہائٹن”

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Highlights include Highton CFA Fire Station and Highton Tennis Club.

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