Highett is located 17 km south of the CBD. Traversed by the Nepean Highway and the Frankston railway line Highett is a residential and industrial suburb in Melbourne's south. The large proportion of Highett's population (23%) is concentrated in the age groups 60+ and many households are comprised of one and two person households. The suburb also features a large CSIRO reserch complex the Gas Technology Business Centre the Sir William Fry and Highett Reserves.