Overall score
Eaglehawk
47.5/100
Huntly
56.1/100
Eaglehawk for investment; Huntly for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Eaglehawk
47.5/100
Huntly
56.1/100
Crime rate
Eaglehawk
93.6 / 1k
Huntly
65.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eaglehawk
81
Huntly
23
Population
Eaglehawk
5,538
Huntly
3,585
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Eaglehawk | Huntly |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.5/100 | 56.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.1/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 93.6 / 1k | 65.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 21 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 81 | 23 |
| Planning activity | 83 | 87 |
| Population | 5,538 | 3,585 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Eaglehawk is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Huntly is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Eaglehawk is stronger for schools and education options and parks and reserves; Huntly answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Eaglehawk generally means more approachable housing costs, while Huntly leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Eaglehawk suits investors more clearly, whereas Huntly is the stronger match for retirees and families.