Epsom vs Huntly
The verdict
Huntly is more affordable, with a median house price of $550K versus $584K in Epsom. Epsom rates higher for transport (78 vs 41). Epsom is closer to the coast (136.3 km vs 140.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Huntly rates higher (72 vs 67/100 in Epsom).
Scores
| Epsom | Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 36 |
| Transport | 78 | 41 |
| Education | 49 | 40 |
| Liveability | 46 | 28 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Epsom | Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,014 | 3,585 |
| Median age | 32 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,714 | $1,882 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.4% | 26.0% |
| Born in Australia | 85.0% | 85.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Epsom High Growth · Huntly High Growth
Property
| Epsom | Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $584K | $550K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 0.4% | -5.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Epsom | Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 578 | 307 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 239 | 251 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 179 | 418 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,282 | 4,630 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Epsom | Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 975 |
Transport
| Epsom | Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 41 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 4.3 km |
Liveability
| Epsom | Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 136.3 km | 140.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 136.4 km | 140.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 73.9 km | 69.0 km |
Population & growth
| Epsom | Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,014 | 3,585 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,584 | 3,993 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,622 | 4,735 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.73% | 2.73% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Epsom or Huntly?
Huntly has the higher residential safety score (Epsom 67/100 vs Huntly 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Epsom or Huntly?
Huntly is more affordable, with a median house price of $550K versus $584K.
Which has better schools, Epsom or Huntly?
Huntly has a higher average school ICSEA (Epsom 955 vs Huntly 975; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Epsom or Huntly?
Epsom has the higher transport score (Epsom 78/100 vs Huntly 41/100).
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