Epsom vs Huntly

Huntly (median $567,500) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Epsom ($632,500).

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Epsom and Huntly side by side

MeasureEpsomHuntly
Price and market
Median house$632,500$567,500
Median unit$257,760$257,760
Renting
Owner occupied–77.0%
Renter occupied–21.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2011
Average ICSEA975948
Lifestyle and people
Walk score1610
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population–3,585
Median age–32
Climate
Annual rainfall481 mm471 mm
Mean max, January30.4°C30.6°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

Epsom scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Epsom (975) sits above Huntly (948).

For buyers
Huntly is the lower entry point at $567,500 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Epsom edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 948).

Epsom vs Huntly: common questions

Is Epsom or Huntly cheaper to buy in?

Huntly has the lower median house price at $567,500, roughly 10% below Epsom ($632,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Epsom or Huntly have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Epsom scores 975 vs 948 in Huntly. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Epsom or Huntly?

Epsom scores 16/100 on walkability vs 10/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.