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VIC · Greater Bendigo Council

Huntly, 3551

Est. population · Jun 2025

4,181

Growth (1 yr)

+3.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+14.6%

Median age

32

Median income

$1,882/wk

Employment rate

65.5%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$650,000

Languages at home

6.1%non-English

Most common: Sinhalese, Hindi, Punjabi

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

56.1/100
Good

Top 28% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 96% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Education hub
What Huntly is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, High desirability, Education hub

Suburb profile

Huntly is a regional mid-sized suburb in Greater Bendigo Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Melbourne. The community skews younger, with plenty of young families in the mix. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing.

Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas. Housing costs sit in a more approachable middle band than nearby premium pockets.

Crime reports are up on the previous period. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

Against similar regional towns, growth momentum stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus schools and education less decisive.

At a glance

Huntly snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$650k

+12% change

Median rent

$475/wk

Population (ERP)

4,181

+3.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.8%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#13

among Country & regional · Growth area

Safety

60th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

94th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

5/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

36th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
56.1/100 — Good
State standing
Top 28% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1432nd in Australia
State rank
348th in VIC
Peer rank
#13 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#59 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
96%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$475
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$650,000
Median price change
+12.1%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

4,181(June 2025)

+3.0% annual · +14.6% over 5 years · 94th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+3.0%
5-year growth
+14.6%
Change in 1 year
+120
Change in 5 years
+534
Growth rank in VIC
94th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~5,200), extrapolated at +4.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
3,585
Median age
32
Median household income / week
$1,882
Dwelling vacancy
4.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
59 of 1,237
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Employment rate
65.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,174 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
274
Against the person
81
Against property
129
Rate per 1,000 residents
65.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 44 residents
State safety percentile
59.7th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+12.3%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage45
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle23
  • B49 Other Theft15
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order42
  • Other Crimes Against The Person19

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
975
Median ICSEA percentile
36th
School list
  • Huntly Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 975 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 324 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Aspire Huntly Village Childcare CentreWaratah Roadkindergarten
  • Huntly KindergartenStephenson Streetkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

21 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Huntly SC/Midland Hwy
  • Pasley St/Midland Hwy
  • Pitt St/Midland Hwy
  • Sargeants Rd/Midland Hwy
  • Stephenson St/Midland Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

23 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 1 playgrounds · 1 petrol stations · 1 post offices

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
  • Decent local green space — 7 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 21 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
59/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.56
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.95
Food & drink(2)
  • George's BakehouseBakery
  • Huntly HotelPub
Shopping(1)
  • Huntly IGA X-pressSupermarket
Community(3)
  • Huntly Memorial HallCommunity centre
  • Huntly KindergartenKindergarten

    21 Stephenson Street

  • Huntly Primary SchoolSchool

    101 Brunel Street

Sport & outdoors(3)
  • Wallawa Place ReservePark
  • Playground
  • Sports field
Transport(4)

4 bus stops

Other(10)
  • Australian Shearing SuppliesAgrarian
  • Camp Site
  • Laundry
  • Newsagent
  • Parking
  • Mobil HuntlyPetrol station
  • Huntly Community ChurchPlace of worship
  • Huntly LPOPost office
  • Public toilets
  • TelstraTelephone

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Pennington ReservePark
  • Wallawa Place ReservePark
  • Whipstick Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
17
Parks (OSM)
7

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Huntly Community Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Bendigo Health (10.9 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
224
Participants per 1,000 residents
53.6

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
27° / 12°
Rainfall
115 mm · ~14 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 8°
Rainfall
133 mm · ~17 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 4°
Rainfall
180 mm · ~22 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 7°
Rainfall
172 mm · ~22 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

87 planning-related records

2021· 27 proposals

  • August 2021

  • 7 lot subdivision, easement variation and vegetation removal
    124 PASLEY STREET HUNTLY 3551In progress
  • Staged subdivision of land (72 lots); construction of a dwelling on each lot within the approved dwelling envelopes; and construction fences
    453 MIDLAND HIGHWAY HUNTLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)(Amended plans for design changes)
    104 PASLEY STREET HUNTLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of trees from the nature strip
    127 EAST ROAD HUNTLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling
    4 BLUESTONE STREET HUNTLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works associated with a food and drink premises and a reduction in car parking. (Amended plans to allow for design change)
    617 MIDLAND HIGHWAY HUNTLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for the sale and consumption of liquor
    617 MIDLAND HIGHWAY HUNTLY 3551NOD issued by a delegate
  • Create access to a road in road zone category 1
    642 MIDLAND HIGHWAY HUNTLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of a dwelling
    179 BURGOYNE STREET HUNTLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a place of assembly (Function centre), associated carpark, signage and licensed premises (Amended plans to include fire place and alterations to doors)
    14 WARATAH ROAD HUNTLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide land into 2 lots
    33A TOBIN CRESCENT EPSOM 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide land into 2 lots and removal of native vegetation
    220 BURGOYNE STREET HUNTLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Display of promotion sign
    722 MIDLAND HIGHWAY HUNTLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • 2 lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation
    21 O'SULLIVANS ROAD HUNTLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation
    Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling
    2 Remington CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of a dwelling and building envelope variation
    27 Hehir RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a verandah
    32 Aspiring DriveNo permit required
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    104 Pasley StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of the land for a dwelling
    15 Bluestone StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a service station and associated car parking, creation of an access to a Road Zone Category 1 and display of advertising signage (Amendment to change permit conditions including 24 hour opening hours)
    616-618 MIDLAND HIGHWAY HUNTLY 3551In progress
  • Display of promotion sign
    718 Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation (8 trees)
    Tuckers RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Construction of a dwelling
    109 Pasley StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding
    29 Hehir RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    12 Demijohn CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Construction of a shed (Amended plans for design changes)
    1 Henbury StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 13 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Creation of access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1
    580 Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a verandah
    11 Bluestone StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of dwelling, shed and water tank
    134 Old Murray RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of dwelling
    27 Parkview BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • 338 lot subdivision (staged) and removal of native vegetation
    CA 3C Sawmill RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works associated with a food and drink premises and a reduction in car parking. (Amended plans to allow for rear amenities area being made slightly larger)
    617 Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a place of assembly (Function centre), associated carpark, signage and licensed premises (Amended plans to include extension to function centre)
    14 Waratah RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a service station and associated car parking, creation of an access to a Road Zone Category 1 and display of advertising signage
    616-618 Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Construction of an outbuilding
    20 Henbury StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Lopping of a tree
    Stephenson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Display major promotion sign
    603 MIDLAND HIGHWAY HUNTLY 3551Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Construction of a shed
    16 Bluestone StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a verandah
    Lot 21 Oakridge DriveNo permit required

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • FORMER HUNTLY COURT HOUSENH1370
  • FORMER HUNTLY SHIRE COUNCIL CHAMBERSNH1369

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Bendigo
Member of Parliament
Lisa CHESTERS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,088
Turnout (2025)
94.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+51.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 48.6%Labor 51.4%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 9.3 km away).

Coalition 52.5%Labor 47.5%

3.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +47.5 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • HuntlyLabor 46.3% · Coalition 53.7% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
  • EpsomLabor 54.0% · Coalition 46.0% TPP (2025)5.3 km away
  • White HillsLabor 50.9% · Coalition 49.1% TPP (2025)7.6 km away
  • Eaglehawk EastLabor 55.6% · Coalition 44.4% TPP (2025)8.6 km away
  • WoodvaleLabor 48.7% · Coalition 51.3% TPP (2025)8.8 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

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