Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Hughes NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hughes NT is 73 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hughes is $674 per week ($35,048 per year). Median rent in Hughes is $277 per week ($1,200 per month). Hughes has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Hughes has a population density of 5.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hughes is $2,351.

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Hughes Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hughes Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$674/wk

$35,048 per year

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Median Rent

$277/wk

$1,200 per month

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,351/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 1.1 per bedroom

Hughes Demographics

Gender Split

Male 42.1% (32) Female 57.9% (44)

Population Density

5.8

people per km²

73 people · 12.7 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

1.1

Persons per bedroom

$1,812

Family income/wk

Hughes Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

25-29

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)

Hughes Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.6% 14 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.4% 8 dwellings

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

Hughes Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Hughes Religion

No Religion

42.5%

Catholic

13.8%

Not stated

13.8%

Anglican

7.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

7.5%

Buddhism

6.3%

Lutheran

5.0%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hughes Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.7%

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

Hughes Employment

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Employed full-time

42.9% 21 people

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Employed part-time

24.5% 12 people

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Not in labour force

32.7% 16 people

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

Hughes Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

71.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

28.6%

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

Hughes Occupation

Professionals

22.7%

Managers

18.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.2%

Clerical & Administrative

13.6%

Sales Workers

13.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

13.6%

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

Hughes Field of Study

Engineering

56.3%

Education

25.0%

Management & Commerce

18.8%

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

Hughes Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hughes Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk

23.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

38.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hughes Marital Status

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Married

54.2% 32

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Divorced

5.1% 3

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Widowed

8.5% 5

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Never married

32.2% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hughes Ancestry

Australian

44.3%

English

25.7%

Other

15.7%

Italian

5.7%

German

4.3%

Scottish

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hughes School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

72.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

27.3%

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

Hughes Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 118

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

Hughes Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.3% 6

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Not a volunteer

85.7% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hughes How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

85.0%

Truck

15.0%

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

Hughes Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.6%

2 vehicles

31.8%

3 vehicles

22.7%

4+ vehicles

31.8%

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

Hughes Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

25.0%

3 bedrooms

50.0%

4 bedrooms

25.0%

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

Hughes Population Mobility

10.2%

moved in the last year

19.7%

moved in the last 5 years

57.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hughes Indigenous Population

8.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

111

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hughes Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Lung condition

Mental health

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

Hughes Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

13.0%

$400-$499/wk

30.4%

$800-$999/wk

13.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hughes Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.6%

Couple — no children

22.2%

One parent — no children under 15

14.8%

Couple — no children under 15

13.0%

One parent — children under 15

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hughes Military Service

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Previously served

6.4% 3

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Never served

93.6% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hughes Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

20.8% 10

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Did not provide

79.2% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hughes Children Ever Born

1 child

62.5%

3 children

37.5%

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

Hughes When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

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

Hughes Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.7%

5–14 hours

25.0%

15–29 hours

20.5%

30+ hours

22.7%

Did not do domestic work

9.1%

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

Hughes Household Size

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

20.0%

5 persons

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hughes Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

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

Hughes Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hughes Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $277/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.8%

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

If you earn X in Hughes

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $277/wk

Left after rent $1,598/wk

Rent share 14.8%

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Hughes vs State & National Average

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Pop: 46 Income: $537/wk

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Pop: 49 Income: $695/wk Rent: $285/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hughes

What is the population of Hughes NT?

The population of Hughes NT is 73 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Hughes?

The median personal income in Hughes NT is $674 per week, or $35,048 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Hughes?

Median rent in Hughes NT is $277 per week ($1,200 per month).Rent represents 14.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Hughes?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hughes NT is $2,351. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hughes?

The median age in Hughes NT is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hughes a good suburb to live in?

Hughes is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 73.The median income is $674/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.8% 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: 70131. All dollar figures in AUD.