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Hughes
2 km²
A significant number of recent overseas arrivals have shaped the evolving character of Hughes. This community is noticeably older than the national average, with a high proportion of seniors and a strong presence of well-qualified professionals. It is a high-income area where many residents enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in large, detached family homes. The neighborhood is distinguished by its exceptional walkability and a population that is far more likely to volunteer than most Australian suburbs.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
22 schools within reach make Hughes convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 43, making the area far older than the ACT average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
About 25.5% of people were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, though there is a notable Irish and Scottish heritage.
People using another language at home are much more common here than in most similar areas, though the rate remains well below the ACT and national averages.
Those with no religion make up 45.7% of the community, which is a little above the ACT average and well above the national figure.
This is a highly qualified community where 54.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far above both the state and national averages.
Wealth is common here, with 45.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the ACT average and far above the national figure.
Residents are more likely to need help with daily activities than most areas, which is consistent with the higher proportion of seniors living here.
Volunteering is very common, with 25% of residents giving their time, a rate far above the national average.
First Nations people make up 1% of the population, which is a little below the state and national figures.
Most homes are family-based, with 66.2% being couples with children and a typical size of 2.6 people per household.
Large homes are the norm, as 80.7% have three or more bedrooms and 73.5% are separate houses. Home-loan payments are among the highest for this level of area.
The area is well-connected, with a very short drive time to the city and a high number of homes having two vehicles.
Movement is frequent, with 40% of people moving in the last five years and a high number of recent arrivals from overseas.
Employment is strong and dominated by public administration and safety, with professional and manager roles being the most common occupations.
Crime rates are much lower than most areas across all categories, including burglary and motor vehicle theft.
The neighborhood is very walkable, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools.