Hume, ACT 2620 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hume is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2620, home to 395 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Snowy Monaro local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 12 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 395
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $1,187 /week
- Median personal income
- $725 /week
- Median family income
- $2,250 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Unincorporated ACT
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Australian Capital Territory
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $110 /week
- Rent share of household income
- 9%
Schools
- Gilmore Primary
- Fadden Primary
- Holy Family Parish Primary
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop
- Oxalis Cres After Alpine Ash Way
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 5.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 64.7% of the 705 resolvable premises in Hume. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 35.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 64.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 252 across Hume in the year to Q4 2025 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 157 other offences, 35 violent offences, 17 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hume?
Hume (ACT 2620) had 395 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Hume?
The median advertised rent in Hume is $110/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hume?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Hume covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Gilmore Primary (4.7 km), Fadden Primary (4.8 km), Holy Family Parish Primary (5.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hume?
Hume is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (64.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hume?
Across the surrounding area, 252 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were other (157), violent (35), vehicle theft (17). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Hume?
In Hume, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (5.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Hume?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hume centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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