Dual Occupancy in Harlowe Bendigo Estate

Key Location Facts

• Located in Huntly, Victoria (postcode 3551) – a suburb of Bendigo, approx 12–15 km from Bendigo CBD.
• Direct access onto the Midland Highway.
• Approx distance to regional airport: Bendigo Airport is about 6 km from Bendigo’s city centre; from Huntly allows good regional connectivity.

Shopping & Entertainment Nearby

• Local daily‑needs retail in Huntly: e.g., IGA on Midland Hwy.
• Larger retail / supermarkets / Bunnings etc in nearby suburbs such as Epsom, Victoria and White Hills, Victoria.
• For full retail entertainment, the Bendigo CBD with centre such as Bendigo Marketplace offers a broad mix of specialty stores.

Education Precincts

• Nearby primary schools: Huntly Primary School (~1.5 km) and others in the 6‑10 km range (Epsom PS, White Hills PS).
• Secondary education within ~10 km: e.g., Weeroona College Bendigo (~11 km)
• Tertiary access (in Bendigo) for broader student population.

Parks, Recreation & Nature

• The estate is framed by protected native bushland, wetlands, walking & bike trails.
• Good appeal for lifestyle/family market wanting green amenity & active lifestyle.
• Also sports amenities in Huntly (local football/netball club) strengthen community feel.

Hospitals and Medical Clinics

• While not specific to the estate, Bendigo offers major hospital and health services in the region – giving broader medical infrastructure support for residents.
• Within Huntly/Epsom/White Hills area you will find clinics and GP services (typical for these growth‑corridor suburbs).

Restaurants & Cafes

• Local dining options in Huntly include pubs and cafés (e.g., Huntly Hotel, and local bakery/cafe).
• For more variety, Bendigo CBD offers extended hospitality, good for lifestyle draw.

Amenities

• Estate features: lots from ~300 m² to ~1,159 m².
• Master‑planned community by developer Wel.Co with design guidelines, house & land packages.

Public Transport & Access

• Driving: ~12–15 mins to Bendigo CBD.
• Bus route from Huntly to Bendigo: hourly service ~22 mins.
• Future train station at Huntly was planned (per earlier marketing material) but check current status/operational.
• Major road access via Midland Highway – good for commuters.

Population & Employment Hubs

• Huntly population approx 2,379 (2021 census) but the suburb is earmarked for growth.
• Employment hubs: Bendigo regional city is significant employment centre for health, education, retail, manufacturing; growth in industrial areas of the region projected ~3,300 new jobs over next 15 years.

Investment Considerations

• Strengths: Proximity to Bendigo, master‑planned estate with amenity, strong land price growth, regional city growth drivers.
• Risks / things to check: Public transport options still developing; ensure infrastructure roll‑out keeps pace; check vacancy rates for new builds (specific data not shown) and long‑term yield in regional growth suburb context.