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Glen Huntly

POSTAL CODE: VIC, 3163
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Property investments in GLEN HUNTLY did not fare well against the rest of the country last year, registering a median home price decrease of 17.1%.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in the territory are high, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains GLEN HUNTLY, 3163 saw average growth in the long term.

Real estate investors could earn a rental income of $600 based on current median home prices for the suburb.

It is expected, nonetheless, for properties to spend some time on the market prior to a successful sale. homes and units usually stay on listing for an average of N/A.

Besides that, the Australian suburb also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.

Property investors perceived the median home price rise to $1,797,500.

GLEN HUNTLY ranks 568th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in VIC, posting a 1.74% return.

Surburb overview

Glen Huntly is an inner-south-eastern suburb of Melbourne located within the City of Glen Eira. The suburb is situated approximately 12 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne central business district and is bordered by Carnegie, Elsternwick, Caulfield South and Bentleigh East.

Glen Huntly recorded a population of just over 5,000 residents at the 2021 census, reflecting its compact size and relatively high residential density. The demographic profile includes a mix of young adults, professionals, families and older residents, with a median age close to the metropolitan average.

Rental households account for a significant proportion of the population, alongside long-term owner-occupiers in established housing. Housing in Glen Huntly comprises a mix of detached houses, townhouses and low- to mid-rise apartment developments. Residential density is highest near transport corridors and the local shopping strip, while interior streets retain a quieter suburban character.

Public transport access is a defining feature, with Glen Huntly railway station located on the Frankston line. The station provides frequent train services to the Melbourne CBD and southern suburbs, supporting daily commuting and access to employment centres. 

Tram services operate along Glen Huntly Road and nearby arterial routes, offering additional connectivity to the surrounding inner suburbs. Road access is supported by Glen Huntly Road, Nepean Highway and North Road, which facilitate east–west and north–south travel but can experience congestion during peak periods.

Glen Huntly Road forms the suburb’s primary retail and service precinct, which includes supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, medical clinics, and specialty retail. The shopping strip also serves neighbouring suburbs and supports local employment. Educational facilities in and around Glen Huntly include primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions.

Recreational amenities include local parks, neighbourhood reserves and access to the Rosstown Rail Trail, which supports walking and cycling through the suburb. Tree-lined streets and small open spaces contribute to everyday recreation rather than large-scale sporting facilities.

Employment among residents spans professional services, education, health care, retail and hospitality, with many commuting to inner-city employment hubs.

Glen Huntly’s character is shaped by its strong public transport access, compact urban form and active local shopping strip within Melbourne’s inner south-east.

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