Victoria location profile
Huntly VIC 3551
Huntly is a fast-growing semi-rural suburb in Greater Bendigo, blending new housing estates with a country township feel. It appeals to families and first-home buyers seeking space, affordability, and convenient access to Bendigo’s services.
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Why families consider Huntly
Family-oriented growth area with many young families and tradespeople, a mix of new builds and larger blocks, and a relaxed, community-focused lifestyle with easy commuting into Bendigo.
Amenities & services
- Huntly IGA and local shops on Midland Highway
- Epsom Village Shopping Centre (Coles, specialty stores)
- Huntly Medical Centre; Bendigo Health (hospital) in Bendigo
- Huntly Hotel, cafes and takeaways in Huntly/Epsom
- White Hills retail and services nearby
- Bendigo Library – 259 Hargreaves St, Bendigo
- Eaglehawk Library – 1 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk
Transport & connectivity
- Huntly railway station (V/Line Echuca line)
- Epsom station (Bendigo/Echuca line)
- Bendigo Transit buses linking Huntly–Epsom–Bendigo CBD
- Midland Highway (B75)
- Bendigo–Pyramid Road (C335)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Huntly Recreation Reserve (oval, netball/tennis)
- Bendigo Creek Trail and streamside paths
- Bendigo Stadium and entertainment venues in Bendigo
- Huntly Recreation Reserve
- Bendigo Creek Streamside Reserve
- Bagshot Nature Conservation Reserve
- White Hills Botanic Gardens
- Greater Bendigo National Park (nearby)
Education context
Local kindergarten and early learning in Huntly with additional services in Epsom and White Hills; broader choice across Bendigo, with new places added as the area grows.
- La Trobe University – Bendigo Campus (Flora Hill)
- Monash Rural Health – Bendigo Clinical School (at Bendigo Health)