Huntly is a charming suburb nestled in Bendigo, Australia. Originally established in 1854, Huntly played a pivotal role in the region's early days, serving as a farming hub to supply the nearby goldfields.

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Huntly first officially appeared on a local parish map in 1854 and was thought to be named after the town of Huntly in Aberdeenshire in Scotland. Unlike the rest of Bendigo, the 1850s gold rush didn’t extend to Huntly, however, the area was used for farming to grow food for the goldfields. In 1859 there was a minor rush and along with schools and hotels, there was also a successful timber-cutting industry (for mine props and railway sleepers). 

By 1903 there was a single primary school, three churches, three hotels, a police camp, a shire hall, and farming had continued to increase (mostly wheat, oats, hay and vines). During the 1920s, pipe clay and tomato growing were the big industries with Huntly tomatoes supplying Melbourne until the introduction of irrigation in the Goulburn Valley. In the 1940s, poultry and eggs were the emerging industries – with Keans Eggs still popular today. 

In the 1980s, the suburb underwent a boom of residential development and since 2010 there has been an increase in housing estates offering modern living within easy commuting distance to the city. With a good bus service, supermarket, bakery, post office, café, general store and a recreation reserve, Huntly has also benefitted from the recently reinstated train station. 

The Huntly Hawks AFL and netball clubs are part of the Heathcote Football League and are a popular club for both residents and those living outside of the area. Both the old courthouse and the old shire hall are heritage-listed. The suburb borders Bagshot and Epsom with the Wellsford and Whipstick forests surrounding two sides. With easy access to northern towns, such as Rochester, Shepparton, and Echuca, Huntly continues to grow. 

Huntly at a glance

Information based on 2021 Census results

Population: 3,585

Male: 48.2%

Female: 51.8%

Median age: 32

Families: 980

Private dwellings: 1,306

Average people per household: 2.9

Median monthly mortgage repayments: $1,517

Median weekly rent: $360