Overall score
Goornong
43.9/100
Huntly
44.8/100
Goornong vs Huntly, VIC Suburb Comparison
Goornong for retirees and families; Huntly for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GoornongHuntly
Crime rate
Goornong
28.5 / 1k
Huntly
72.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Goornong
31
Huntly
46
Population
Goornong
718
Huntly
3,585
Metric leadGoornong 3Huntly 73 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Goornong | Huntly |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.9/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.8/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.5 / 1k | 72.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 21 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 87 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 10.6% |
| Population | 718 | 3,585 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Goornong is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Huntly is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Goornong tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook, while Huntly stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability. On housing, Goornong sits in a well priced band, compared with a approachable feel in Huntly.
Retirees and families may find Goornong the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Huntly.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.