Huntly, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Huntly VIC is 3,585 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Huntly is $880 per week ($45,760 per year). Median rent in Huntly is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Huntly has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Huntly has a population density of 82 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Huntly is England. The most common religion is No religion (52.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Sinhalese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Huntly is $1,517.

There were 283 recorded offences in Huntly in 2025-25, a rate of 79 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (74 offences).

Population
3,585
Census 2021
Median income
$880/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$360/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
32years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Huntly vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Huntly is $880 a week, 15% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 307th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $360 a week, $44 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 19.1% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 32, 11 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureHuntlyTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$880/wk$767/wk +15%$766/wk
Household income$1,882/wk$1,687/wk +12%$1,637/wk
Rent$360/wk$316/wk +14%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,723/mo −12%$1,733/mo
Median age3243 −11 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.1%19.1% +0.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Huntly, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Huntly Population

3,585 residents at the 2021 Census.

Huntly Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$880/wk
$45,760 per year
Ranked 2,378 of 14,663
Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
Ranked 2,908 of 14,663
Median Age
32years
6 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Huntly Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,882/wk
Median rent $360/wk
Rent to income 19.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Huntly against your income

About $8,155 a month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $1,522/wk
Rent share 19.1%

Huntly Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
975
avg ICSEA score
324
total students
Huntly Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 324 students
975
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Huntly Map

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People in Huntly

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (1,732) Female 51.8% (1,863)

Population Density

82
people per km²
3,585 people · 43.8 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,040
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
1.1%
India
0.8%
Myanmar
0.6%
Sri Lanka
0.6%
New Zealand
0.5%
Philippines
0.5%
South Africa
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Sinhalese
0.6%
Punjabi
0.4%
Filipino
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
Hindi
0.3%
Italian
0.2%
Malayalam
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
46.9%
English
38.7%
Irish
10.8%
Scottish
10.5%
German
3.5%
Italian
3.1%
Australian Aboriginal
2.7%
Indian
1.2%
Dutch
1.1%
Chinese
1.1%
Filipino
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
52.4%
Catholic
17.8%
Anglican
8.4%
Not stated
7.8%
Uniting Church
3.6%
Baptist
2.2%
Christian (other)
2.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.2% 1,274
Separated
3.8% 100
Divorced
8.6% 228
Widowed
2.5% 65
Never married
37.0% 977

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
49.4%
Couple: no children
22.8%
Couple: no children under 15
11.7%
One parent: children under 15
11.7%
One parent: no children under 15
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
16.4%
2 persons
32.8%
3 persons
18.7%
4 persons
19.0%
5 persons
9.0%
6+ persons
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Huntly

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,174 occupied private dwellings in Huntly at the 2021 Census, 20.9% were rented, 23.7% owned outright and 53.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 7 dwellings
Owned outright
23.7% 278 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
53.0% 622 dwellings
Rented
20.9% 245 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.0% 23 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.5%
2 bedrooms
2.9%
3 bedrooms
37.1%
4 bedrooms
53.0%
5 bedrooms
5.0%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.4%
$300-$449/mo
2.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.5%
$600-$799/mo
3.6%
$800-$999/mo
5.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
31.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.9%
1 vehicle
24.5%
2 vehicles
44.6%
3 vehicles
17.2%
4+ vehicles
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Huntly

Employment

Employed full-time
44.7% 1,039 people
Employed part-time
23.3% 541 people
Unemployed
2.3% 54 people
Not in labour force
29.7% 690 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
22.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.6%
Community & Personal Service
14.2%
Clerical & Administrative
12.4%
Managers
11.0%
Labourers
7.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.1%
Sales Workers
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
0.7%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
5.6%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.5%
$4,000+/wk
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
2.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
13.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.3%
$3,500+/wk
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.0%
Did not go to work
14.9%
Car (passenger)
3.3%
Truck
1.6%
Bus
1.0%
Walked only
0.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
49.2%
Bachelor Degree
21.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.4%
Postgraduate Degree
3.9%
Certificate I/II
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
18.0%
Health
15.9%
Management & Commerce
15.0%
Society & Culture
13.8%
Education
10.0%
Architecture & Building
9.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.3%
Agriculture & Environment
4.3%
Creative Arts
2.4%
Information Technology
2.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.5%
Secondary: Government
19.3%
Pre-school
15.0%
Primary: Catholic
11.1%
Vocational Education
10.5%
Secondary: Catholic
6.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.3%
Has need for assistance
5.3%
Need for assistance not stated
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
446
Asthma
155
Arthritis
122
Diabetes
82
Heart disease
67
Lung condition
39
Cancer
37
Stroke
26
Kidney disease
25
Dementia
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.4% 401
Did not provide
83.6% 2,047

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.0% 295
Not a volunteer
88.0% 2,164

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 4
Previously served
3.4% 83
Never served
96.5% 2,371

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
1 child
13.4%
2 children
26.6%
3 children
21.4%
4 children
6.5%
5+ children
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
8
1961: 1970
20
1971: 1980
20
1981: 1990
16
1991: 2000
12
2001: 2010
71
2011: 2015
42
2016
12
2017
21
2018
7
2019
11
2020
3
2021
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

19.4%
moved in the last year
52.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,643
Moved from VIC
401
Moved: same area (SA2)
195
Moved from NSW
18
Moved from overseas
6
Moved from WA
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.5%
5: 14 hours
31.4%
15: 29 hours
15.5%
30+ hours
11.2%
Did not do domestic work
19.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.4%
Step family: no other children
10.3%
Blended family: no other children
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Huntly Crime Statistics

283 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Assault
74
Theft
72
Property Damage
52
Justice Procedures
52
Break & Enter
17
Fraud
7
Drug Offences
6
Weapons
2
Public Order
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Huntly

The closest suburb to Huntly is Epsom (Vic.), 4.8 km away.

Epsom (Vic.)
4.8 km away · income $816/wk · rent $340/wk
Ascot (Greater Bendigo - Vic.)
5.5 km away · income $839/wk · rent $350/wk
Jackass Flat
7.1 km away · income $869/wk · rent $340/wk
White Hills (Vic.)
7.1 km away · income $750/wk · rent $300/wk
Eaglehawk
7.1 km away · income $629/wk · rent $265/wk
East Bendigo
9.1 km away · income $715/wk · rent $295/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Huntly

What is the population of Huntly VIC?

The population of Huntly VIC is 3,585 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 82 people per km². Huntly is ranked #2,109 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Huntly?

The median personal income in Huntly VIC is $880 per week, or $45,760 per year. The median household income is $1,882 per week. Family income is $2,040 per week. Huntly is ranked #2,378 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Huntly?

Median rent in Huntly VIC is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Huntly ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Huntly?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Huntly VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Huntly?

The median age in Huntly VIC is 32 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Huntly a good suburb to live in?

Huntly is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 3,585. The median income is $880/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21219. All dollar figures in AUD.