Huntly at a glance
Median house
$567,500
Median unit
$257,760
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
3,585
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Huntly.
The postcode for Huntly is 3551 (VIC).
The median house price in Huntly is $567,500.
Huntly (3551) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria. The median house here is $567,500, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Huntly has roughly 3,585 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Huntly scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Huntly's population at 3,585, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,585
Median age
32
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $567,500 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $257,760, roughly 55% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $114,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Huntly on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$567,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $257,760.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$567,500
$257,760
3,585
Median age: 32
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.30% (median rent $360/wk against a $567,500 price tag). Units yield 7.26% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.30%
Based on $567,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20267.26%
Based on $257,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202677%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
198
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Huntly.
Local schools for Huntly
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Government School Catchment
Huntly Primary School
Epsom Primary School
White Hills Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Huntly.
- What is the median house price in Huntly?
- The median house price in Huntly, VIC 3551 is $567,500. The median unit price is $257,760.
- What is the Huntly postcode?
- Huntly is in the 3551 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- Where is Huntly?
- Huntly is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3551, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Huntly?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Huntly?
- There are 11 schools serving Huntly on this page, including Huntly Primary School, Epsom Primary School, Holy Rosary School.
- How walkable is Huntly?
- Huntly has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Huntly?
- Huntly is close to Creek View, Creek View, Epsom, Whipstick, Ascot.
- What is the population of Huntly?
- The population of Huntly is approximately 3,585 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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