Council (LGA) · Area profile

Greater Hume Shire

5,749 km²

Greater Hume Shire is characterised by a low share of renters.

📍 Greater Hume Shire, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population11,157▲ +13.7%since 2011 Median age44 yrs▲ +2.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.4%People aged 65 and over22.0%Children under 1520.2%People in a de facto relationship10.4%▲ +40.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)27.3%

Seniors (65+)22.0%

Children (0–14)20.2%

Young adults (25–44)19.6%

Youth (15–24)11.0%

Marital status

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (9%).

Married53%
Never married29%
Divorced9%
Widowed6%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia84.6%

England1.7%

New Zealand0.9%

India0.3%

Philippines0.3%

China0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

South Africa0.1%

Italy0.0%

Ancestry

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is Australian at 36%, followed by English (32%) and Irish (10%).

Australian43.3%

English38.7%

Irish12.2%

Scottish11.7%

German10.2%

Dutch1.8%

Italian1.6%

Filipino0.4%

Chinese0.3%

Indian0.3%

Language

People using another language at home2.1%

Language used at home

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Arabic (0%) and Italian (0%).

English only89.8%

Arabic0.1%

Italian0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Mandarin0.0%

Vietnamese0.0%

Cantonese0.0%

Religion

People with no religion31.1%

Religious affiliation

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is Christianity at 64%, followed by No religion (35%) and Hinduism (0%).

Christianity64%
No religion35%
Hinduism0%
Buddhism0%
Islam0%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1238.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.7%

Highest year of school

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is Year 12 at 43%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 9 or below (14%).

Year 1238.4%

Year 1028.8%

Year 9 or below12.7%

Year 119.9%

Highest qualification level

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 48%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV36.9%

Bachelor degree17.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.9%

Postgraduate degree3.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.6%

Certificate I / II2.4%

Field of qualification

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is Engineering & related at 17%, followed by Management & commerce (17%) and Health (13%).

Engineering & related13.9%

Management & commerce13.2%

Health10.7%

Society & culture9.9%

Agriculture & environment9.5%

Education8.6%

Architecture & building5.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.8%

Creative arts1.6%

Natural & physical sciences1.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$723▲ +50.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,420▲ +50.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,833▲ +55.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.0%

Household income distribution

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (19%).

$650–$1,49930.0%

$1,500–$2,99928.0%

Under $65017.7%

$3,000–$3,9998.9%

$4,000 or more6.0%

Personal income distribution

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is Under $650 at 46%, followed by $650–$1,499 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65040.9%

$650–$1,49932.8%

$1,500–$2,99913.1%

$3,000 or more2.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.4%People with a mental health condition8.9%People needing help with daily activities6.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is None at 65%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (8%).

None57.8%

One condition20.7%

Two conditions6.8%

Three or more3.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Asthma (19%) and Mental health (16%).

Arthritis10.8%

Asthma10.1%

Mental health8.9%

Other condition7.2%

Diabetes5.0%

Heart disease4.8%

Cancer3.4%

Lung condition2.1%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers24.0%People providing unpaid care14.1%People caring for children unpaid26.7%People who served in the Defence Force4.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families12.1%People living alone25.4%▲ +0.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is Couples with children at 57%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children57%
Couples without children30%
One-parent families12%
Other families0%

Household size

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is 2 people at 38%, followed by 1 person (25%) and 3 people (13%).

2 people38.0%

1 person25.4%

3 people12.5%

4 people12.5%

5 people7.2%

6 or more4.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$220▲ +46.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300▲ +8.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting15.3%Homes owned outright43.0%Separate (detached) houses97.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms83.0%▲ +2.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (36%) and Rented (16%).

Owned outright44%
Owned with a mortgage36%
Rented16%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (2%) and Other dwelling (0%).

Separate house98%
Townhouse / semi-detached2%
Other dwelling0%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms42.9%

4 bedrooms31.8%

2 bedrooms12.1%

5 or more8.3%

1 bedroom2.5%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is $200–$349 at 53%, followed by Under $200 (37%) and $350–$549 (10%).

$200–$34948.6%

Under $20034.5%

$350–$5498.8%

$550–$7490.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 41%, followed by Under $1,000 (33%) and $1,800–$2,999 (18%).

$1,000–$1,79938.5%

Under $1,00030.6%

$1,800–$2,99917.1%

$3,000 or more7.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.8%▼ -28.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 1 vehicle (27%) and 3 vehicles (19%).

2 vehicles38.0%

1 vehicle27.4%

3 vehicles18.8%

4 or more13.0%

No vehicle2.8%

How people get to work

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)62.3%

Worked at home15.8%

Walked4.5%

Car (passenger)3.4%

Bicycle0.3%

Bus0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.0%Recent arrivals from overseas8.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.9%Labour-force participation57.8%Employed full-time59.5%

Industries people work in

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 22%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Education & training (10%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing20.7%

Health care & social assistance11.4%

Education & training9.6%

Construction9.0%

Manufacturing7.0%

Retail trade6.8%

Transport & warehousing5.6%

Public administration & safety5.5%

Accommodation & food4.7%

Other services3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Greater Hume Shire, the largest group is Managers at 22%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Professionals (15%).

Managers21.9%

Technicians & trades14.4%

Professionals14.3%

Labourers12.0%

Clerical & administrative11.2%

Community & personal service10.1%

Machinery operators & drivers7.3%

Sales workers6.8%

Areas within Greater Hume Shire

Albury Surrounds

Nearby areas

Albury Wodonga Wagga Wagga Lockhart Indigo Towong Federation Junee

👥 Demographics & Identity