Retiree’s Guide to Highett (2026)
Retiree Score: 7/10
Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Highett offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | Highett | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 5 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 8 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 13 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 2 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 6 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
Highett has 5 medical facilities — adequate for routine GP visits.
| 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 | — | — |
Daily Walking & Green Space
Highett has 8 parks and reserves — a few options for daily exercise.
Your walking options:
- 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
Daily Shopping & Errands
Morning Coffee & Social
13 cafes give Highett enough coffee options for a daily routine.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- 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
- Teo’s Pizza — 6 Railway Parade, Highett
- The Diplomat Cafe — 4 Railway Parade, Highett
Community & Worship
2 places of worship in Highett:
- Leighmoor Uniting Church (Christian) — 185 Wickham Road, Moorabbin
- St Agnes’ Catholic Church (Christian) — 25 Spring Road, Highett
Staying Active
6 gyms and fitness centres:
- Fitness First
- Dr Suz Squad
- Revo Fitness
- Squash Melbourne — 10-12 Independence Street
The Verdict
Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Highett ticks every box.
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 |
| Nurse-on-Call | 1300 606 024 |
| 13SICK (home doctor) | 137425 |
| My Aged Care | 1800 200 422 |
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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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