Hughes
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Hughes, ACT 2605.
About Hughes
Welcome to Hughes
Market snapshot
Hughes property market
Median sale price
$1.15m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
2.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$912k
Median
$1.15m
Premium
$1.72m
Days on market
68
Auction clearance
68%
Sold this year
28
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -2.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Hughes by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Hughes, ACT 2605.
Population
3,210
residents (2021)
Median age
43
years
Household income
$2,797
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$2,700
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Hughes
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Hughes
$1.65m
34 Conyers Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.65m
50 Wisdom Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.26m
160 Kent Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.40m
15 Downes Place
Sold ~June 2026
$1.09m
42 Kitchener Street
Sold ~June 2026
$1.70m
2/7 Higgs Place
Sold ~June 2026
$379k
8/3 Carroll Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Hughes
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Price map around Hughes
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Common questions
Hughes suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Hughes?
The median house price in Hughes, ACT is $1.15m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 12.9%.
How much is rent in Hughes?
The median weekly rent in Hughes is around $650 per week.
Is Hughes a good place to live?
Hughes is a suburb in the Canberra, Australia district of Woden. Hughes is an established residential suburb in ACT, with a population of around 3,210 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Hughes?
Hughes has a population of 3,210 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 43.
What schools are in Hughes?
There is 1 school in or near Hughes, including Hughes Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Hughes?
Properties in Hughes take around 68 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 68%.
How much do you need to buy in Hughes?
Entry-level properties in Hughes start around $912k, while premium homes reach $1.72m.
What suburbs are near Hughes?
Suburbs near Hughes include Lyons, Curtin, Phillip, Woden and Garran.
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