Epsom vs Huntly.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $632,500 and $567,500. Epsom edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Huntly (median $567,500) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Epsom ($632,500).
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, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Huntly offers the higher gross rental yield (3.30% vs 2.96%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Epsom edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 948).
Common questions
Is Epsom or Huntly cheaper to buy in?
Huntly has the lower median house price at $567,500, roughly 11% 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Epsom or Huntly?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.30% in Huntly vs 2.96% in Epsom. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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