Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
8 Waddington Court
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Colac Otway Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Highton is a residential suburb in greater Geelong with strong access to public primary schooling via Highton Primary. Secondary education flows to Geelong High School as the primary public option. The area also has nearby Catholic schools (St. Therese Primary, St. Joseph's College) and access to independent options including the well-known Geelong Grammar School.
Likely public catchment
Highton is typically zoned for Highton Primary School (primary) and Geelong High School (secondary); verify via the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or your local council.
Nearby schools
Highton Primary School
In catchmentBellerine Street Primary School
Geelong High School
In catchmentSt. Therese Catholic Primary School
Geelong Grammar School
St. Joseph's College
Bellerine Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
8 Waddington Court, Highton is located in a quiet residential area with generally light traffic conditions. The property has reasonable access to main arterial roads, with moderate congestion during peak hours on nearby routes.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak hours see increased traffic on Gheringhap Street and Bellerine Street as commuters travel toward Geelong CBD. Local residential streets remain relatively clear. Travel times to major routes may increase by 10-15 minutes during peak periods.
Public Transport
Approximately 400-600 meters to nearest bus stops on Gheringhap Street or Bellerine Street, serviced by local Geelong bus routes. Highton train station approximately 1.5km away.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Homewood Lane (0.3km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Homewood Lane
bus
South Valley Road/Princes Highway
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Sirovilla Retirement Village/Princes Highway
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Waurn Ponds SC/Pioneer Rd
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Reynolds Road/Colac Road
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Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre/Colac Road
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Waurn Ponds SC/Pioneer Rd
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Nagle Drive/Princes Highway
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Spedding Link/Pigdons Rd
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Henry Street/Princes Highway
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Flood Risk
Highton is a suburb in the Barwon Heads region of Victoria with generally low to moderate flood risk. While parts of the locality near the Barwon River floodplain may be subject to the LSIO, most residential and developed areas are elevated and outside the primary flood-affected zones. Historical flood events in the Barwon catchment are typically localised and of lower magnitude compared to major Victorian river systems.
Planning Controls
- •LSIO applies to parts of Highton near Barwon River floodplain; floor levels and finished ground requirements may apply
- •Standard VIC planning scheme flood-related provisions; referral to relevant catchment management authority for development in identified flood-prone areas
- •Building regulations require appropriate siting and design for properties affected by the 1% AEP (100-year) flood event
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Highton is a semi-rural suburb in the Geelong region with mixed vegetation patterns and elevation changes that expose properties to moderate bushfire risk. Properties in this area are likely to fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and may require BAL-19 construction standards. Risk is elevated relative to central Geelong due to proximity to bushland and vegetation corridors, though lower than more remote or heavily forested hinterland areas.
Crime & Safety
Highton is a residential suburb in Geelong, Victoria with crime rates broadly consistent with regional Victoria averages. Property crimes including theft and malicious damage represent the majority of incidents, while violent crime rates remain moderate. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime conditions year-on-year.
Total Incidents
4,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Highton is a mature residential suburb in Geelong experiencing modest infill development and incremental neighbourhood densification typical of established areas. Broader regional growth is driven by the Armstrong Creek greenfield estate to the south-west and incremental urban renewal in the Geelong CBD precinct, with supporting infrastructure investment improving regional connectivity. Development activity in Highton itself remains conservative, focused on small-scale residential subdivision and local mixed-use infill rather than major precinct redevelopment.
Highton residential infill developments
0 kmScattered infill and small-scale subdivisions across established residential lots in Highton, typical of mature suburbs in the Geelong region.
Determination: Ongoing
Bellerine Street precinct (Geelong CBD fringe)
3 kmIncremental intensification and urban renewal activity in adjacent Geelong CBD and surrounding precincts with mixed residential and commercial development.
Determination: 2024-2026
Armstrong Creek growth corridor
8 kmMajor greenfield residential estate south-west of Geelong providing significant new dwelling supply and infrastructure investment.
Determination: 2026-2030
Geelong Ring Road and transport upgrades
5 kmRegional transport and traffic management improvements facilitating broader Geelong region connectivity and supporting residential growth.
Determination: 2024-2027
Highton mixed-use neighbourhood infill
0.5 kmLocal retail, office and residential intensification around Highton's neighbourhood centres and activity nodes.
Determination: 2024-2025
Heritage & Conservation
Highton is a post-war suburban locality in outer Geelong with minimal state or local heritage listing. The area is predominantly twentieth-century residential development with few heritage controls or conservation overlays. Nearby Geelong CBD contains significant heritage precincts, but Highton itself lacks the architectural character or historical significance for formal heritage protection.
Nearby Heritage Items