Hughes, ACT 2888
A well-connected Canberra pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $400/wk Median
- 24.0% Renters
Hughes Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 3.2k
- Median age
- 43
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 6.6km
- Walkability
- 9.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Hughes Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Hughes is one of Canberra's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 3,210 residents, a solid minority 24.0% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $400 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Hughes
Hughes Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Hughes Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Hughes
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Hughes
Real questions renters ask before moving to Hughes.
Is Hughes family-friendly for renters?
Hughes has around 4 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $400/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Canberra.
What's the community like in Hughes?
Locals describe Hughes as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 3,210, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
How far is Hughes from the Canberra CBD?
Hughes is approximately 7km from the Canberra CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 17-32 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Hughes?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Hughes is $400. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $400 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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