Hughes, NORTHERN-TERRITORY Real Estate & Suburb Profile

About Hughes Real Estate

Hughes is an outer rural locality of Darwin, located approximately 38 km (24 mi) south-west of the city in the Litchfield Municipality. The name of the locality derived from Hughes Airfield constructed in the area during the Second World War. The airfield itself was named after W A Hughes, Director of Mines in the Northern Territory before the war. The airfield is still in occasional use, occupying much of the western half of the locality adjacent to the Stuart Highway. The eastern portion of Hughes, north of Townend Road is characterised by mostly small farms and rural residential development.
In 2021, Hughes Airfield received a Federal government grant of $600,000 to re-seal the runway, reflecting its role in support of aerial firefighting operations during the bushfire season.

Property Investment Potential

When analyzing the local real estate landscape, Hughes presents a dynamic opportunity. With median property prices sitting around $509,000 and delivering an average rental yield of 11.2%, the area caters nicely to both owner-occupiers and savvy investors. Properties typically spend an average of 39 days on the market, underscoring the consistent demand in this part of Northern Territory. For accurate financial planning, check out our investment calculators to estimate your potential returns.