Hume
The City of Hume has a young population and is considered to be culturally diverse. The population includes overseas-born residents mostly from Turkey, Italy and the United Kingdom - and more recently, Iraq and Lebanon. Melbourne International Airport is located within the City of Hume and is one of the municipality's largest employers.
Population: 147,781
Cultural diversity: Around 29.2 percent of people living in Hume were born outside Australia. Migrants have settled in Hume from:
- Turkey (3.9%)
- Iraq (3.0%)
- Italy (2.4%)
- England (2.0%)
- Lebanon (1.6%)
Main suburbs:
- Sunbury
- Melbourne Airport
- Craigieburn
- Broadmeadows
- Campbellfield
Location: 20 km north of city centre
Education: Visit Schools Online and search for the main suburbs listed above to find schools in Hume. There is one university and three Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions in this municipality. To find out more about TAFEs, visit the Skills Victoria website.
Healthcare: There are no hospitals in Hume. For information about nearby healthcare providers, please visit the Victorian Better Health Channel's health services directory.
Major industries:
- Motor vehicle and part manufacturing
- Air and space transport
- Other services to transport
- Electronic equipment manufacturing.
Cost of housing:
| Type of housing | Median purchase price | Median rental price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit/apartment | $250,000 | $210 per week (2 bedroom flat) |
| House | $280,000 | $250 per week (3 bedroom house) |
The above prices are from June 2008. For the most up-to-date housing prices, visit the REIV website.
Further information: For more information, visit the Hume City Council website.
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Last updated: 16 February 2009
State Government of Victoria