Huntly
VIC 3551 · Greater Bendigo
3,585 (2021) → 3,993 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Huntly is a high growth suburb in Greater Bendigo, VIC 3551, about 141km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $550K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 41/100, and is about 141km inland. Huntly has an overall score of 36/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 72/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.06%), India (0.84%), Myanmar (0.59%), Sri Lanka (0.56%), New Zealand (0.53%)
Top languages: Sinhal (0.59%), Punjabi (0.36%), Filipino (0.33%), Mandarin (0.25%), Hindi (0.25%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 960 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Huntly Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 975
Nearby (within 10km)
- Epsom Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 955
- Holy Rosary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.6kmICSEA 1052
- White Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 977
- Eaglehawk Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 922
- Eaglehawk Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 879
- Weeroona College BendigoSecondary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 945
- Eaglehawk North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 969
- St Liborius' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.4kmICSEA 1021
- Kalianna Special SchoolCombined · Government · 9.8kmICSEA 903
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Huntly
Is Huntly safe?
Huntly has a residential safety score of 72/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,630 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Huntly?
In Huntly, the .
How far is Huntly from Melbourne CBD?
Huntly is about 140.5 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Huntly?
Huntly has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 975 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Huntly?
Huntly has a transport score of 41/100 and 21 bus stops.