Huntly
More than half of Huntly's homes have 4 or more bedrooms, with 59.4% in that category and 100.0% separate houses. The suburb has 3,585 residents across 43.78 sq km, a density of 81.9 people per sq km, and a median age of 32, which is 8.0 years below the national figure. Compared with nearby Bendigo and Epsom, Huntly is more detached and car-oriented, with 81.1% driving to work. Household income sits at the 70.3 percentile, helping explain its mortgage-belt profile.
Population
3,585
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,882/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
79
Median House
$650K
October to December 2025
The latest result is higher than both earlier 2025 quarters, while the long-run increase from 2013 is 92.6% at a 3.5% CAGR. A $1,517 monthly mortgage represents 18.6% of household income, below the 19.1% rent-to-income ratio, and mortgage stress is not flagged. With 54.0% of homes mortgaged versus 24.1% owned outright, the suburb suits buyers seeking family-sized detached housing.
For Buyers
The latest result is higher than both earlier 2025 quarters, while the long-run increase from 2013 is 92.6% at a 3.5% CAGR. A $1,517 monthly mortgage represents 18.6% of household income, below the 19.1% rent-to-income ratio, and mortgage stress is not flagged. With 54.0% of homes mortgaged versus 24.1% owned outright, the suburb suits buyers seeking family-sized detached housing.
For Investors
Investors get a 21.3% renting share, a weekly median rent of $360 and a 4.8% vacancy rate. Rents have grown 22.2%, which is higher than the 0.87% annual population trend, although the measures reflect different market pressures. Compared with Huntly's 24.1% outright ownership, renting is a smaller tenure group, so tenant depth may depend on new supply. Development activity is material at 73 applications in 12 months, including a 315-lot subdivision and a two-dwelling proposal. Overseas migration is the primary forecast driver, supporting demand, but investors should test street-level yields and costs.
Development Activity
Total DAs
97
Last 12 Months
79
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+1875.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Huntly
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Huntly Primary School
Demographics
Huntly's median age is 32, 8.0 years below the national figure, and its 21.2% university-educated share is 8.9 percentage points below national. Only 7.4% of residents were born overseas, 14.2 points below national, while the largest reported ancestries are English at 1,386, Irish at 388 and Scottish at 376. Household size averages 2.9 people, 0.4 above national, because couples with children account for 47.2% of families and couples without children 34.7%. Compared with nearby Bendigo and Epsom, Huntly has a more Anglo-leaning profile. No religion counts 1,877 and Christianity 1,344. Residential stability is moderate, with 71.6% staying and 28.4% turning over.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Huntly is an unusually uniform housing market: 100.0% of homes are separate houses, with 59.4% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 37.1% containing 3 bedrooms. The tenure mix is mortgage-led, with 54.0% paying a mortgage compared with 24.1% owning outright and 21.3% renting. Prices are up 92.6% from 2013 at a 3.5% CAGR over 19 years. Rent and mortgage stress are not flagged, with ratios of 19.1% and 18.6%. Compared with denser housing closer to Bendigo, Huntly's detached stock gives families space but limits apartment-style entry points.
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$360
Census 2021
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$880
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.8%
Unoccupied
59
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
47.2%
Couples with children
34.7%
Couples, no children
16.8%
Single parent
980
Total families
Economy & Employment
Huntly's employment base is led by Healthcare at 22.6% with 264 workers, followed by Construction at 13.5% with 158, Education at 9.9% with 116, Retail at 8.2% with 96 and Manufacturing at 7.7% with 90. Trades are the largest occupation group at 309, ahead of Professionals at 290, Clerical/Admin at 235, Community/Personal at 210 and Managers at 180. Unemployment is 3.2%, participation is 67.9% and full-time employment is 60.1%, supporting household income at the 70.3 percentile. The 9th IEO decile and 9th IRSAD decile are higher than the 5th IER decile, indicating strong education and occupational advantage alongside less elevated economic resources.
Unemployment
3.2%
Labour Force
1,796
Unemployed
58
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.1%
Part-time
31.1%
Participation
67.9%
Employed
1,738
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
21.2%
Postgraduate
2.9%
Born Overseas
7.4%
Dwellings
1,174
Transport to Work
Daily life is strongly car-based: 81.1% drive to work, higher than the 1.0% using public transport or walking and cycling, while 13.6% work from home. Huntly Primary School is the local government primary option; families should check enrolment zones and secondary-school access against the exact address. The recorded crime rate is 69.7 incidents per 1,000 residents, including 142 property and deception offences, 54 crimes against the person, 37 justice-procedure offences and 11 drug offences. An IRSAD decile of 9 and a 12.0% volunteering rate support a relatively advantaged setting, although 5.7% need assistance. Compared with inner Bendigo, Huntly is less transit-oriented, so dependable driving may matter.
Drive
81.1%
Public Transport
1.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.0%
Work from Home
13.6%
Population Forecast
+0.87%/yr
(+132 people/yr)
EstablishedHuntly's forecast annual trend is 0.87%, with overseas migration named as the primary driver. Across the wider area, population change is 6.1% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Mixed: the senior share is up 2.9 percentage points and the young share is down 0.8 points. Gentrification remains at the Early signs stage, with a score of 26, and development activity totals 73 applications in 12 months. Rent growth of 22.2% is higher than the 0.87% annual trend, pointing to housing pressure that can outpace resident growth. The COVID dip of 6.9% was followed by a 10.5% recovery, so the direction is positive but gradual rather than rapid.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+620
Net Internal / yr
-238
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +17% since 2011, Net internal outflow -238/yr, Strong overseas inflow +620/yr, COVID recovered (-7% dip → full recovery)
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
250
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
69.7
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 Huntly compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Huntly a good suburb to live in?
Huntly suits households seeking detached space, with 100.0% separate houses and 59.4% having 4 or more bedrooms. Car access is important because 81.1% drive to work, while public transport use is 1.0%. The median age is 32, and IRSAD sits in decile 9.
What schools are in Huntly?
Huntly has 1 local school, Huntly Primary School, a government primary campus. Families needing secondary education should check nearby options, enrolment zones, travel times and the exact address before buying, particularly because school access may extend beyond the suburb boundary.
Is Huntly safe?
Huntly recorded 250 offences, equal to 69.7 incidents per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences accounted for 142, followed by 54 crimes against the person and 37 justice-procedure offences. Review recent street-level patterns and practical security needs, as suburb-wide rates do not describe every pocket.
Is Huntly good for property investment?
Huntly may suit investors seeking family-oriented detached housing, with a $360 weekly median rent, 21.3% renting and a 4.8% vacancy rate. Rents have grown 22.2%, while 73 development applications in 12 months, including a 315-lot subdivision, could add supply. Check dwelling-level yields and costs before committing.
How is Huntly's population changing?
Growth is gradual rather than rapid: the annual trend is 0.87%, with overseas migration the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 6.1% over 10 years, while the trajectory is Mixed. The senior share has risen 2.9 percentage points and the young share has fallen 0.8 points, indicating an ageing component.
What development is occurring in Huntly?
Development activity is material, with 73 applications recorded over 12 months. Examples include a 315-lot subdivision, a 2-lot subdivision certification and development of 2 dwellings. New supply may broaden housing choice, but buyers should confirm timing, servicing, construction standards and settlement risk for each project.
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), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), 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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