Hume Central Secondary College

Hume Central Secondary College is a public co-educational secondary school located in Broadmeadows, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 1,100 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, and parents can check the relevant catchment areas through the findmyschool.vic.gov.au website.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median VCE score is 27, with 1.80% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account various factors including the Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given the school an overall rating of 38.50.

Regarding the community environment, according to 2021 ABS census data, Broadmeadows has a total population of 12,524, with 211 Chinese residents representing 1.70% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition includes Australian (13.40%), British (10.94%), Lebanese (9.97%), Indian (3.30%), and Irish (2.33%), reflecting a multicultural character.

In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Broadmeadows has a crime rate of 23,251 per 100,000 people, which is 3.41 times higher than the Victorian average (6,810), exceeding state standards. Parents are advised to carefully consider this factor when selecting a school.

Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $600,000, while the median apartment price is around $500,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately