Hughes is a rural locality in Northern Territory, 53 km from Darwin CBD, around 42 minutes by car. Population is 73; the median age is 48 and the median household income is $97,500 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the middle range nationally. Population grew 4.3% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $277 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,351. Walkability is low.
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Crime in the Weddell area
Crime recorded across the whole area over the 12 months to Aug 2026, not in Hughes alone. NT Police publish by town and district, not by suburb, and recent months can take several months to settle.
| Type | Count | Per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| All offences | 149 | 31.4 |
| Assault | 36 | 7.6 |
| Domestic violence assault | 22 | 4.6 |
| Sexual offences | 7 | 1.5 |
| House burglary | 3 | 0.6 |
| Commercial burglary | 1 | 0.2 |
| Theft | 65 | 13.7 |
| Property damage | 23 | 4.9 |
| Endangering people | 12 | 2.5 |
Rates use the Weddell area’s 4,738 residents. The latest month is preliminary and may be revised.
Schools
Walkability
Hughes is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Hughes.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 14
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Litchfield: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Hughes is home to 73 residents, with a median age of 48, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $98,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
73
Median Age
48
Median Household Income
$97,500/yr
Census Median Rent
$277/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,351/mo
Avg Household Size
3.1
Median Personal Income
$35,048/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
0.0%
Total Dwellings
22
Owner-Occupier Rate
100.0%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
14.8%
Mortgage Stress
28.9%
Work From Home
15.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 69.9%
- English Spoken at Home
- 76.7%
- Employment Rate
- 57.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 30.1%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,153 a year through Litchfield based on 2026 figures.
Building Approvals: Litchfield
In the year to August 2026, 130 new dwellings were approved across Litchfield. That mix is 126 houses and 4 units.
Climate & Setting
from Middle Point Rangers, 26.1 kmHigh rainfall.
- Elevation
- 32 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 15.9 km
- Annual rainfall
- 1,541 mm
- 93 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 0822, 9 of 6,890 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.7% (119 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 0822, 1,382 rooftop-solar systems totalling 17.5 MW have been installed since 2001, against 5,409 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 77 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$50,000 for new homes.
Administered as the HomeGrown Territory Grant. Established-home buyers may also be eligible for the separate BuildBonus Grant.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Marion Scrymgour Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marion Scrymgour | 58.1% | 41.9% | +6.5 |
| 2022 | Marion Scrymgour | 51.0% | 49.0% | +4.5 |
| 2019 | Warren Snowdon | 55.5% | 44.5% | +2.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Andrew Mackay Country Liberal
Next state election: 26 August 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Andrew Mackay CLP | 62.7% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Northern Territory Electoral Commission.
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Common questions about Hughes
Is Hughes a safe place to live?
NT does not publish suburb-level crime statistics, so there is no crime figure for Hughes.
What is the population of Hughes?
Hughes, NT had a population of 73 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Hughes, NT?
The postcode for Hughes, NT is 0822.
How far is Hughes from Darwin?
Hughes is 53 km from Darwin CBD by road, about 42 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Hughes?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Hughes was $97,500 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Hughes?
There are too few current rental listings in Hughes for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $277, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Hughes?
The median age of residents in Hughes was 48 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Hughes?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Hughes, Middle Point Rangers (26.1 km away), 1,541 mm of rain a year over 93 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Hughes?
First-home buyers in NT may be eligible for $50,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by Territory Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Hughes belong to?
Hughes sits within the Litchfield local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Hughes?
The average residential rates bill through Litchfield is $1,153 a year (2026). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Hughes?
Across Litchfield, 130 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Hughes in?
Hughes sits within the federal Division of Lingiari, currently held by Marion Scrymgour (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2026–27
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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