Greater Hume

Greater Hume is one of NSW's top-performing councils, ranking 19th of 128 and strongest on core operations.

"Southern NSW farming country — Holbrook submarine and rural charm"

New South Wales · regional council · Pop. 11,582

Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high

Overall Score

62 out of 100

#11 of 79 regional councils in NSW

#19 in New South Wales

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability55/100
Community Services50/100
Lifestyle & Amenity51/100
Core Operations90/100

What This Means For You

Among regional councils, Greater Hume performs strongest in core service delivery (better than 90% of peers). Performance in community services is moderate at the 50th percentile among peers.

What Makes This Place Unique

Southern NSW farming country — Holbrook submarine and rural charm

Greater Hume covers Holbrook, Culcairn, and farming communities along the Hume Highway.

Known For

  • Holbrook — HMAS Otway submarine in the main street
  • Hume Highway corridor
  • Mixed farming country
  • Woolpack Inn Museum

Living Here

Affordable country living along the highway. Albury-Wodonga provides services.

Hidden Gem

The Holbrook submarine — a full-sized submarine in a country town, 500km from the sea.