Deakin vs Hughes ACT
Two Australian Capital Territory suburbs, about 1.9 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Deakin | Hughes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,124 | 3,210 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $560 | $400 |
| Owner-occupied | 74% | 73% |
| Family households | 68% | 72% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 10 | 10 |
| Tree canopy | 14% | 10% |
| Population 2011 | 2,783 | 2,956 |
What stands out
Hughes rents cheaper — $400 vs $560 a week at the census.
Both sit in the same SEIFA advantage decile (10 of 10).
Deakin is the greener of the two (14% vs 10% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Deakin +12%, Hughes +9%.
In short
The two sit about 1.9 km apart in a straight line, both in Australian Capital Territory.
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