Hughenden, QLD 4821 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Hughenden is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4821, home to 1,113 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Flinders (Qld) local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1161 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$160 /wk
Population1,113
Median age42
Area932.3 km²
To CBD1161 km
LGAFlinders (Qld)

Demographics

Population
1,113
Median age
42 years
Median household income
$1,306 /week
Median personal income
$770 /week
Median family income
$1,712 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Flinders (Qld)
Statistical region (SA4)
Queensland - Outback
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Kennedy
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$160 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$800
Rent share of household income
12%

Schools

  • St Francis Catholic School (Hughenden) Primary · Catholic
  • Hughenden State School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 93.6% of the 1,041 resolvable premises in Hughenden. 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: 1.4%
  • Fibre to the Node: 93.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 92 across the Flinders (Qld) LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 29% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 30 violent offences, 20 drug offences, 19 theft.

Figures cover the whole Flinders (Qld) — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Other suburbs in Flinders (Qld)

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Hughenden?

Hughenden (QLD 4821) had 1,113 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Flinders (Qld) local government area.

What is the median rent in Hughenden?

The median advertised rent in Hughenden is $160/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Hughenden?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Hughenden covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Francis Catholic School (Hughenden) (0.5 km), Hughenden State School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Hughenden?

Hughenden is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (93.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Hughenden?

Across the surrounding area, 92 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were violent (30), drug offences (20), theft (19). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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