Hume ACT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hume, Australian Capital Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Hume ACT is 395 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hume is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Hume is $110 per week ($477 per month). Hume has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Hume has a population density of 46.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hume is Fiji. The most common religion is Not stated (95% of residents).

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Hume Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hume Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
#5003 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$110/wk
$477 per month
#8585 of 14,663
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Median Age
34years
4 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 1 per bedroom

Hume Demographics

Gender Split

Male 94.3% (366) Female 5.7% (22)

Population Density

46.1
people per km²
395 people · 8.6 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Hume Age Distribution

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)

Hume Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Hume Country of Birth

Australia
98.0%
Fiji
2.0%

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

Hume Religion

Not stated
94.9%
No Religion
2.5%
Uniting Church
1.5%
Catholic
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hume Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
57.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
41.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
1.1%

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

Hume Employment

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Employed full-time
0.8% 3 people
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Not in labour force
99.2% 383 people

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

Hume Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
56.4%
Certificate III/IV
43.6%

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

Hume Occupation

Professionals
50.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
50.0%

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

Hume Marital Status

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Married
30.1% 116
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Separated
3.6% 14
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Divorced
2.6% 10
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Never married
63.7% 246

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hume Ancestry

Australian
58.3%
English
41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hume Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
9.4% 3
No need for assistance
90.6% 29

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

Hume Volunteering

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Volunteer
52.9% 9
Not a volunteer
47.1% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hume How People Get to Work

Walked only
57.1%
Car (driver)
42.9%

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

Hume Car Ownership

3 vehicles
100.0%

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

Hume Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Hume Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
43.8%
moved in the last 5 years
12.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
2.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hume Indigenous Population

25.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
194
Indigenous residents
563
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hume Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1,000-$1,249/wk
42.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hume Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hume Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hume Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Hume Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
27.3%
30+ hours
27.3%
Did not do domestic work
45.5%

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

Hume Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1068
avg ICSEA score
333
total students
Jerrabomberra High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 333 students
1068
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Hume Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $110/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.3%

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

If you earn X in Hume

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $110/wk
Left after rent $1,077/wk
Rent share 9.3%

Hume vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hume

What is the population of Hume ACT?

The population of Hume ACT is 395 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 46.1 people per km².Hume is ranked #5,438 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hume?

The median personal income in Hume ACT is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Hume is ranked #5,003 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hume?

Median rent in Hume ACT is $110 per week ($477 per month).Rent represents 9.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hume ranks #8,585 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Hume?

The median age in Hume ACT is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hume a good suburb to live in?

Hume is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 395.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the ACT average of $1,190/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 80077. All dollar figures in AUD.