Whether you're buying, renting, or investing in Hunchy, QLD 4555, it is an excellent first step to evaluate whether the suburb is an ideal option for you (and your family?). The Homes.com.au suburb profile provides the statistics on Hunchy house prices, demographics & market trends so that we can allow you to make informed decisions about your future purchase.
If you are new to Hunchy, continue reading for a brief history lesson to discover the lifestyle and what the suburb has to offer.
Overview Approximately 88 kilometres from Brisbane, Hunchy is a quaint rural locality in the Sunshine Coast peri-urban area. Its neighbour suburbs are West Woombye in the north, Palmwoods in the east, Landers Shoot in the south, and Montville in the west. According to the 2016 census, it had a population of 549 residents.
Living in Hunchy Hunchy lies at the foot of the Blackall mountain range. Covering an area of about 12 square kilometres, Hunchy is a small town. Due to its size and relative isolation, there are a few shops in Hunchy. Most residents do their shopping in neighbouring suburbs, particularly Montville.
There are also no schools in Hunchy, so residents go to nearby schools in the Sunshine Coast region.
Hunchy can be an entry point to Kondalilla National Park, a sprawling nature reserve known for its waterfalls, natural pools, and wildlife. There are also vineyards and a couple of farm-to-table restaurants in the vicinity.
History of Hunchy Hunchy was first called Hunchback. The area on which Hunchy currently stands used to be fruit orchards cultivated for various crops such as mangoes, lychees, bananas, avocadoes, and others. It also used to be livestock grounds for cattle, honeybees, and alpaca.
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