FairSquare/Australian Capital Territory/Hughes
Suburb Dossier · ACT

Hughes

Cashflow-positive at 3.2% yield with 4.0% 12m growth. Best suited to yield-first or SMSF investors. Constrained supply means downward price pressure is structurally limited.

Model Verdict
Workhorse Investment
6.8OUT OF 10
Median
$1.29M
house
Gross Yield
3.2%
derived
Weekly Rent
$795
3-bed median
12m Growth
+4.0%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Hughes

The median price is derived, not estimated. Every number on this page traces back to the model's proprietary yield surface — calibrated for each part of the country and resolved against distance from CBD. The price falls out of the formula.

Confidencehigh

Inputs for this suburb sit at the top of our calibration tier. The model is not guessing.

Distance
to CBD
6km
Yield
derived from model
3.2%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$795
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$1.29M
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Growth Play
Model Tags
Supply Constrained
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Steady
Supply Pressure
Low
Rent Trajectory
In line
Cycle Position
Hot ·
Days On Market
Cool
Clearance Rate
Active ·
Buyer Demand
Hot
Vacancy Rate
Cool ·
Rent Growth 12m
Active
Price Volatility
Hot ·
5-Year Forecast
Cool
Risk Flags
Active ·

9 of 12 signals locked. The model's full read is in the complete analysis.

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01Cover page with verdict & score
02In-30-seconds snapshot
03Score breakdown across 5 dimensions
04Big picture & liveability analysis
05Market cycle + 10-year forecast
06Rental story + yield scenarios
07Supply & demand pressure gauge
08Opportunity & risk register
093-play investor playbook
1012-24mo + 3-5yr outlook
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FAQ
01

Is Hughes a good investment in 2026?

The model rates Hughes a 6.8/10 and classifies it as "Workhorse Investment". Cashflow-positive at 3.2% yield with 4.0% 12m growth. Best suited to yield-first or SMSF investors. Constrained supply means downward price pressure is structurally limited.

02

What is the rental yield in Hughes?

Hughes is tracking at a 3.2% gross rental yield with a median weekly rent of $795 against a median house price of $1.29M. Full rent progression analysis is included in the complete model report.

03

How does the model value Hughes?

The model derives the median price from our proprietary yield model, not from scraped listings or AI estimates. Weekly rent × 52 ÷ gross yield returns the median price — every number on this page traces back to that formula.

04

Which investor profiles does Hughes suit?

Model signals align with: Growth Play. Avoidance profiles and risk flags are covered in the full model output.

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