Hume at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
395
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Hume.
The postcode for Hume is 2620 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Hume (2620) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of the ACT.
Hume has roughly 395 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hume scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hume's population at 395, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over.
Population
395
Median age
34
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$110/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$110/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
395
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
414
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.
0
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hume.
Local schools for Hume
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Jerrabomberra High School
Jerrabomberra Public School
Gilmore Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Hume.
- What is the Hume postcode?
- Hume is in the 2620 postcode, in ACT, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Hume?
- Hume is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2620. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hume?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $110, for units it's $110.
- What schools are in Hume?
- There are 20 schools serving Hume on this page, including Jerrabomberra High School, Jerrabomberra Public School, Gilmore Primary School.
- How walkable is Hume?
- Hume has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hume?
- Hume is close to Macarthur, Symonston, Hmas Harman, Fadden, Gilmore.
- What is the population of Hume?
- The population of Hume is approximately 395 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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