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"

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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 Operations (scoring 90 out of 100 against peers). Performance in Community Services is moderate, scoring 50 out of 100 against 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.