Huntingdale
Sitting on just 0.8 square kilometres, Huntingdale packs 1,949 residents at a density of 2,443 per square kilometre, making it one of the more compact pockets in Melbourne's south-east. The median house price of $1,250,500 reflects a suburb where household income sits in the 74.7th percentile nationally, supported by a workforce that is 54% university educated, which is 23.9 percentage points above the national average. The ownership split is notable: 30.7% own outright and 36.6% carry a mortgage, while 32.7% rent, a balanced profile compared to many inner-city suburbs.
Population
1,949
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,996/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
24
Median House
$1.3M
Apr-Jun 2024
The median house price reached $1,250,500 in April to June 2024, having peaked at $1,340,000 in the January to March quarter, a 6.7% correction from peak. Over 14 years from 2013, prices grew from $659,000, a compounded annual rate of 4.7%. Separate houses dominate at 72.8% of dwellings, so detached home buyers have reasonable choice compared to more apartment-heavy suburbs. Three-bedroom homes are the most common at 45.2%, with four-plus bedroom homes at 23.9%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,090, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.2%, below the 30% stress threshold. That ratio is lower than many comparable Melbourne suburbs with similar price points because household incomes are above average at the 74.7th percentile nationally.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $1,250,500 in April to June 2024, having peaked at $1,340,000 in the January to March quarter, a 6.7% correction from peak. Over 14 years from 2013, prices grew from $659,000, a compounded annual rate of 4.7%. Separate houses dominate at 72.8% of dwellings, so detached home buyers have reasonable choice compared to more apartment-heavy suburbs. Three-bedroom homes are the most common at 45.2%, with four-plus bedroom homes at 23.9%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,090, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.2%, below the 30% stress threshold. That ratio is lower than many comparable Melbourne suburbs with similar price points because household incomes are above average at the 74.7th percentile nationally.
For Investors
Renters make up 32.7% of households, providing a steady tenant base, and weekly rent sits at $400. The vacancy rate of 8.0% is higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average, signalling some oversupply particularly in the apartment segment, which represents 23.1% of stock. Rent-to-income at 20.0% is comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, meaning tenants can sustain current rents without pressure. Twenty-four development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, including townhouse proposals, indicating ongoing low-density infill activity. The 14-year price CAGR of 4.7% from $659,000 to $1,250,500 is a modest but consistent growth record compared to higher-volatility inner-city postcodes, which suits investors seeking stability over yield spikes.
Development Activity
Total DAs
30
Last 12 Months
24
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+2300.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 35 is 5.0 years below the national figure, placing Huntingdale among the younger cohorts in Victoria. University qualifications reach 54.0% of residents, which is 23.9 percentage points above the national average, a gap that reflects proximity to Monash University and employment precincts in the area. Overseas-born residents account for 40.7%, which is 19.1 points above the national share. Ancestry is led by English (362 residents), Chinese (279) and Italian (199), alongside a significant Greek community of 187. The average household size of 2.7 is 0.2 above the national figure. Couples with children (671 families) outnumber couples without children (375 families), consistent with the suburb's younger age profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
72.8%
Houses
4.1%
Townhouse
23.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Huntingdale's tenure mix splits across three roughly equal segments: 30.7% own outright, 36.6% hold a mortgage and 32.7% rent. The stock leans heavily towards separate houses at 72.8%, with apartments at 23.1% and semi-detached dwellings at just 4.1%. Three-bedroom homes account for 45.2% and four-plus bedroom homes for 23.9%, pointing to a family-oriented housing base rather than student or single-person accommodation. The price history from 2013 to 2024 shows a gain of 89.8% from $659,000 to $1,250,500, though prices have eased 6.7% from the peak of $1,340,000 recorded in January to March 2024. Mortgage-to-income at 24.2% and rent-to-income at 20.0% both sit below conventional stress thresholds, which is above average financial comfort compared to many inner Melbourne postcodes.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,090
Rent / wk
$400
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$839
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.0%
Unoccupied
61
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.7%
Couples, no children
1,521
Total families
Economy & Employment
Education leads as the largest industry at 15.3% of employed residents (120 workers), followed closely by Healthcare at 14.7% (115 workers) and Professional/Technical services at 11.9% (93 workers). Construction accounts for 8.2% and Finance 7.4%, rounding out a workforce oriented toward knowledge and service industries rather than manufacturing. By occupation, Professionals are the largest group at 327 workers, followed by Clerical/Admin (144) and Managers (135). The full-time employment rate of 63.6% and participation rate of 65.2% sit around the national average. The SEIFA IEO score of 1070 lands at decile 8, reflecting above-average education and occupation outcomes, while the IRSAD decile 8 confirms lower-than-average disadvantage nationally. Unemployment is 4.2%, slightly above recent national lows.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.6%
Part-time
32.2%
Participation
65.2%
Employed
1,014
Occupations
Top Industries
University
54.0%
Postgraduate
16.3%
Born Overseas
40.7%
Dwellings
702
Transport to Work
Transport in Huntingdale is overwhelmingly car-dependent, with 81.9% of residents commuting by car as driver, compared to 8.9% using public transport and 4.4% walking or cycling. Crime recorded 158 incidents in the past year at a rate of 81.1 per 1,000 residents, with property and deception offences accounting for 92 of those. This rate requires context: the compact 0.8 square kilometre geography and high density of 2,443 per square kilometre mean even modest absolute incident counts produce elevated per-capita rates. The IRSAD decile of 8 places Huntingdale above average nationally in relative advantage. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs. The volunteering rate of 12.3% and rent-to-income of 20.0% both point to a stable, modestly prosperous community.
Drive
81.9%
Public Transport
8.9%
Walk / Cycle
4.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
158
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
81.1
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Huntingdale compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Huntingdale a good suburb to live in?
Huntingdale scores IRSAD decile 8 and IEO decile 8, placing it above average nationally for advantage and education. Household incomes sit in the 74.7th percentile nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.2%, and 54% of residents hold university qualifications. The main trade-offs are an 8.0% vacancy rate and heavy car dependence at 81.9% of commuters.
What is the median house price in Huntingdale?
The median house price is $1,250,500 as of April to June 2024, down 6.7% from the peak of $1,340,000 in the prior quarter. Since 2013 the price has risen 89.8% from $659,000 at a compounded annual rate of 4.7%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,090.
What schools are in Huntingdale?
No schools are recorded within the Huntingdale suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. Locally, 54.0% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 23.9 percentage points above the national average, reflecting proximity to tertiary institutions in the broader area.
Is Huntingdale safe?
Huntingdale recorded 158 incidents in the past year, a rate of 81.1 per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences account for 92 of those incidents. The compact 0.8 square kilometre area and density of 2,443 per square kilometre amplify per-capita figures relative to larger suburbs. The IRSAD decile 8 places the suburb above average nationally for relative advantage.
Is Huntingdale good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $400 against a $1,250,500 median produces a moderate gross yield. The 8.0% vacancy rate is elevated compared to Melbourne averages, suggesting caution in the apartment segment. On the positive side, the 14-year price CAGR of 4.7% from $659,000 to $1,250,500 shows consistent long-run capital growth, and 32.7% renter share supports tenant demand.
How is Huntingdale's population changing?
No medium-term ABS population forecast is available for Huntingdale in this dataset. The suburb has 1,949 residents across a compact 0.8 square kilometre footprint. Resident stability is high, with 77.3% having lived at the same address for a year or more, and the annual turnover rate of 22.7% is moderate compared to higher-churn inner-city suburbs.
What languages are spoken in Huntingdale?
About 40.7% of Huntingdale residents were born overseas, which is 19.1 percentage points above the national figure. The top non-English languages spoken at home are Greek (81 speakers), Mandarin (76), Italian (25), Hindi (14) and Urdu (14), reflecting the suburb's English, Chinese, Italian and Greek ancestry mix.
How much development is happening in Huntingdale?
There were 24 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including a townhouse proposal for 2 dwellings and permit amendments. Activity focuses on infill and alterations given the compact 0.8 square kilometre area, with limited room for large-scale projects. The IRSAD decile 8 area supports continued low-density residential investment.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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