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Hume

ACT 2620 • Australian Capital Territory

395
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
8.56 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
IndustrialCommuter BeltSemi-Rural

About Hume

Hume is a light-industrial suburb of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory, located approximately 15 kilometres south-south-east of the Canberra CBD (Civic) in the Jerrabomberra district. Gazetted in 1982 and named after the explorer Hamilton Hume, the suburb spans 8.6 square kilometres at an elevation of 595 metres. At the 2021 Census, Hume had a population of 395, though this figure is heavily influenced by the Alexander Maconochie Centre — the ACT's prison facility — which accounts for the suburb's distinctive population profile.

Hume is primarily a light-industrial and employment precinct, hosting a range of warehousing, logistics, and trade businesses rather than a typical residential community. Streets are named after notable Australian industrialists and businessmen, reflecting the suburb's commercial character. The nearby Mugga Lane Solar Park is a prominent local landmark, and the Monaro Highway provides direct road access to the Canberra CBD and onwards to Queanbeyan in NSW, approximately 10 kilometres to the east.

Hume falls under postcode 2620 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kurrajong electorate.

📍 Location

State
Australian Capital Territory
Postcode
2620
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Kurrajong
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.32°, 149.26°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
8.56 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • ACTION Bus services — Canberra City (Civic) approx 25-35 min

Commute to Canberra CBD

Distance
15 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
20-30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-20 min

🛣️ Monaro Highway provides direct access to Canberra CBD; Queanbeyan is 10km east

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

An industrial suburb with no retail or residential amenity; a car is required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
395
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hume known for? +

Hume is primarily known as a light-industrial and warehousing precinct in Canberra's south. The suburb is also the location of the Alexander Maconochie Centre, the ACT's prison, and the Mugga Lane Solar Park, one of the region's prominent renewable energy installations.

How far is Hume from Canberra CBD? +

Hume is approximately 15 kilometres south-south-east of the Canberra CBD (Civic), a drive of around 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic via the Monaro Highway.

Does Hume have public transport? +

ACTION bus services connect Hume to the Canberra CBD, though services are limited given the industrial character of the suburb. There is no rail or light rail service to Hume.

What is the population of Hume? +

According to the 2021 Census, Hume has a population of 395. Notably, approximately 92.7% of permanent residents are male, largely due to the presence of the Alexander Maconochie Centre prison facility.

Is Hume a good place to live? +

Hume is not a conventional residential suburb — it functions primarily as an industrial and commercial precinct. Those working in trade, logistics, or related industries benefit from its central ACT location and Monaro Highway access.

What is the postcode for Hume? +

The postcode for Hume is 2620, a postcode also shared with parts of the adjacent Queanbeyan area in New South Wales.