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Huntingdale

POSTAL CODE: VIC, 3166
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Property investors enjoyed capital gains of 5.75% over the last 12 months in HUNTINGDALE, translating to lower returns compared with its peers in VIC.

A survey of average capital gains or median home price increase in suburbs across the country shows that the VIC suburb obtained a 5.07% growth over a ten-year period. It ranks 3148th on our list of suburbs that property investors should look into.

HUNTINGDALE, 3166 has a capital gain of 5.75% for the past year, which is higher than average compared to its 12.67% growth within a five-year period.

With the median home price in HUNTINGDALE sitting at $1,269,000, and the average rent at $625, property owners could potentially earn a 2.56% increase in gross rental yield.

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

HUNTINGDALE, 3166 in VIC belongs to the local government area of Monash.

Surburb overview

Huntingdale is an inner-south-eastern suburb of Melbourne located within the City of Monash. The suburb is situated approximately 14 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne central business district and is bordered by Oakleigh, Clayton, Hughesdale and Oakleigh South.

Huntingdale recorded a population of around 7,000 residents at the 2021 census, reflecting its compact size and increasing residential density. The demographic profile includes a high proportion of young adults, students and renters, influenced by proximity to Monash University and local employment areas.

Household sizes are generally smaller than the metropolitan average, with a mix of shared households, couples and smaller family groups. Housing in Huntingdale consists of detached houses, townhouses and a growing number of low- and mid-rise apartment developments. Residential density is highest near the railway station and along major roads, while interior streets retain a more traditional suburban form.

Public transport access is a defining feature, with Huntingdale railway station located on the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines. The station provides frequent train services to the Melbourne CBD and south-eastern suburbs, supporting daily commuting and student travel.

Bus routes operate through the suburb, linking residents to Monash University, nearby shopping centres and surrounding suburbs. Road access is supported by Huntingdale Road, North Road and Warrigal Road, facilitating east–west and north–south movement but contributing to peak-hour congestion.

Local shopping and service amenities are centred on the Huntingdale Road strip, which includes supermarkets, cafés, takeaway food outlets, medical clinics and everyday retail. Additional retail and dining options are readily accessible in nearby Oakleigh, Clayton and Chadstone.

Educational facilities strongly influence the suburb, with Monash University’s Clayton campus nearby, shaping local housing demand and transport patterns. Primary and secondary schools are located within Huntingdale and the surrounding suburbs.

Recreational amenities include access to the Djerring Trail, which follows the rail corridor and is suitable for walking and cycling. Local parks and small reserves provide additional space for informal recreation.

Employment among residents spans education, health care, retail, hospitality and professional services, with many commuting to inner-city or south-eastern employment hubs. Huntingdale’s character is shaped by its strong rail access, proximity to major education institutions and evolving mix of established housing and higher-density development within Melbourne’s inner south-east.

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