Woden
Hughes
Hughes at a glance
Median house
$1,422,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$330,500
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
3,210
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Hughes.
Hughes is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,422,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $330,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$490/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$1,422,000
Sales data pending
$330,500
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
3,210
Median age: 43
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.79%
Based on $1,422,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.29%
Based on $330,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,210
Median age
43
Family households
72%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
31
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
14
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Hughes.
Local schools for Hughes
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hughes Primary School
Malkara School
The Woden School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Hughes.
- What is the median house price in Hughes?
- The median house price in Hughes, ACT 2605 is $1,422,000. The median unit price is $330,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Hughes postcode?
- Hughes is in the 2605 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- What is the average rent in Hughes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $490, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Hughes?
- There are 20 schools serving Hughes on this page, including Hughes Primary School, Malkara School, Sts Peter and Paul Primary School.
- How walkable is Hughes?
- Hughes has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hughes?
- Hughes is close to Garran, Curtin, Deakin West, Woden, Phillip Dc.
- What is the population of Hughes?
- Hughes has approximately 3,210 residents. The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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