Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Hugh NT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hugh, Northern Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Hugh NT is 895 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hugh is $398 per week ($20,696 per year). Median rent in Hugh is $30 per week ($130 per month). Hugh has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Hugh has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hugh is England. The most common religion is Not stated (72% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Hugh Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hugh Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$398/wk

$20,696 per year

#8774 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$30/wk

$130 per month

#8845 of 14,663

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Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Hugh Demographics

Gender Split

Male 79.9% (717) Female 20.1% (180)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

895 people · 9568.2 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$949

Family income/wk

Hugh Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Hugh Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 28 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Hugh Country of Birth

Australia

99.0%

England

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Hugh Religion

Not stated

72.0%

No Religion

15.1%

Lutheran

6.1%

Catholic

3.9%

Anglican

2.1%

Christian (other)

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hugh Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

66.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

23.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Hugh Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

53.2%

Other

46.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Hugh Employment

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Employed full-time

6.4% 51 people

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Employed part-time

1.6% 13 people

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Unemployed

0.4% 3 people

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Not in labour force

91.5% 724 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Hugh Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

40.0%

Certificate III/IV

38.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.0%

Postgraduate Degree

6.0%

Certificate I/II

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Hugh Occupation

Community & Personal Service

24.2%

Professionals

21.2%

Clerical & Administrative

18.2%

Managers

15.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Hugh Field of Study

Health

26.3%

Engineering

21.1%

Society & Culture

21.1%

Architecture & Building

15.8%

Management & Commerce

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Hugh Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hugh Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$300-$399/wk

16.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

17.5%

$650-$799/wk

5.0%

$800-$999/wk

16.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$4,000+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hugh Marital Status

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Married

48.6% 412

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Separated

4.3% 36

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Divorced

2.2% 19

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Widowed

2.2% 19

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Never married

42.6% 361

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hugh Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

81.7%

Australian

9.8%

English

2.7%

Irish

2.7%

German

2.0%

Scottish

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hugh School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.5%

Secondary — Government

31.7%

Pre-school

14.6%

Vocational Education

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Hugh Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.9% 9

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No need for assistance

98.1% 456

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Hugh Volunteering

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Volunteer

7.2% 14

—

Not a volunteer

92.8% 181

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hugh How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.3%

Car (passenger)

18.8%

Walked only

14.5%

Truck

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Hugh Car Ownership

0 vehicles

18.4%

1 vehicle

51.5%

2 vehicles

25.2%

3 vehicles

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Hugh Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

17.8%

2 bedrooms

15.9%

3 bedrooms

59.8%

4 bedrooms

3.7%

5 bedrooms

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Hugh Population Mobility

5.0%

moved in the last year

22.0%

moved in the last 5 years

10.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

9.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hugh Indigenous Population

91.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

1,595

Indigenous residents

140

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hugh Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Arthritis

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Asthma

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Hugh Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.4%

$1-$149/wk

6.9%

$150-$299/wk

25.7%

$300-$399/wk

12.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

9.7%

$650-$799/wk

4.2%

$800-$999/wk

4.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hugh Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

28.5%

Couple — no children

24.0%

One parent — children under 15

22.0%

One parent — no children under 15

17.5%

Couple — no children under 15

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hugh Military Service

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Previously served

1.5% 3

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Never served

98.5% 195

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hugh Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

6.9% 13

—

Did not provide

93.1% 175

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hugh Children Ever Born

No children

35.8%

2 children

18.5%

3 children

30.9%

4 children

8.6%

5+ children

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Hugh When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Hugh Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

31.6%

5–14 hours

21.8%

15–29 hours

7.3%

30+ hours

4.1%

Did not do domestic work

35.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Hugh Household Size

1 person

36.5%

2 persons

32.2%

3 persons

11.3%

4 persons

10.4%

5 persons

3.5%

6+ persons

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hugh Where Residents Moved From

Same address

249

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Hugh Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hugh Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $762/wk

Median Rent $30/wk

Rent-to-Income 3.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Hugh

Your weekly income

≈ $3,302/month

Median rent $30/wk

Left after rent $732/wk

Rent share 3.9%

Hugh vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Stuart (NT)

Pop: 459 Income: $764/wk Rent: $150/wk

Knuckey Lagoon

Pop: 498 Income: $1,064/wk Rent: $300/wk

Lansdowne (NT)

Pop: 499 Income: $1,135/wk Rent: $250/wk

Coolalinga

Pop: 510 Income: $943/wk Rent: $340/wk

Mount Johns

Pop: 541 Income: $1,550/wk Rent: $345/wk

Beswick

Pop: 542 Income: $251/wk Rent: $64/wk

Compare Hugh

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hugh

What is the population of Hugh NT?

The population of Hugh NT is 895 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².Hugh is ranked #4,138 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hugh?

The median personal income in Hugh NT is $398 per week, or $20,696 per year.The median household income is $762 per week.Family income is $949 per week.Hugh is ranked #8,774 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hugh?

Median rent in Hugh NT is $30 per week ($130 per month).Rent represents 3.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hugh ranks #8,845 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Hugh?

The median age in Hugh NT is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hugh a good suburb to live in?

Hugh is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 895.The median income is $398/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (3.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 70130. All dollar figures in AUD.