Hurstville - Central

Hurstville - Central lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, Hurstville - Central's population is approximately 14,787. This figure reflects a growth of 2,741 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,046. The increase was inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,199 in June 2024 and an additional 763 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 12,022 persons per square kilometer, placing Hurstville - Central in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 22.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (5.5%) and the SA3 area, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 88.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Hurstville - Central is forecasted to have a significant population increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas, with an expected expansion of 4,379 persons reflecting a total increase of 25.6% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Hurstville - Central was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Hurstville - Central has averaged approximately 61 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with a total of 307 homes approved during this period and an additional 3 approved in FY26. The average population growth per dwelling built over these years is 6.3 people. This significant demand outpaces supply, typically exerting upward pressure on property prices and intensifying competition among buyers.

The average construction cost value of new homes being built is $304,000, aligning with regional patterns. In FY26, commercial development approvals have reached $10.0 million, indicating balanced commercial development activity in the area. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hurstville - Central exhibits moderately higher new home approvals, at 24.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This balance between buyer choice and support for current property values is notable.

The new development composition consists of 8.0% standalone homes and 92.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a focus on higher-density living that creates more affordable entry points, appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With approximately 2272 people per dwelling approval, Hurstville - Central demonstrates a highly mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is projected to gain 3,791 residents by 2041. If current development rates persist, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Hurstville - Central has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that may affect the region. Notable initiatives include 108-124 Forest Road Residential Development, 282 Forest Road Commercial Building, 9 Gloucester Road Mixed-Use Development, and Westfield Hurstville Residential Towers. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Hurstville - Central demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Hurstville - Central has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.3% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 4.7%.

As of September 2025, there are 9,402 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.9% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation matches Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Major industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Healthcare has a notable concentration, being 1.4 times the regional average.

Education & training employs only 4.3% locally, below Greater Sydney's 8.9%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.7%, and labour force grew by 5.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.1% and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. Statewide in NSW, employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) as of 25-Nov-25, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hurstville - Central's mix implies local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Hurstville - Central SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $43,306 and an average of $55,538 in the financial year 2022. This was lower than national averages, with Greater Sydney's median income being $56,994 and average income $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $48,767 and average income $62,541, based on a 12.61% growth in wages since the financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Hurstville - Central ranked modestly, between the 33rd and 48th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominated with 35.6% of residents (5,264 people), similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupied this bracket. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 77.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 41st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Hurstville - Central features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Hurstville - Central's dwelling structure as per the latest Census comprises 11.3% houses and 88.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro has 52.1% houses and 47.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hurstville - Central stands at 17.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 22.8% and rented ones at 59.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,010, below Sydney metro's average of $2,466. The median weekly rent in Hurstville - Central is $460, compared to Sydney metro's $440. Nationally, Hurstville - Central's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Hurstville - Central features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 70.7% of all households, including 26.2% couples with children, 29.9% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 29.3%, with lone person households at 20.2% and group households comprising 9.1%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

Hurstville - Central shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Hurstville Central significantly surpasses broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 47.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. This educational advantage is driven by a high proportion of bachelor degrees (28.7%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational pathways account for 21.0% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 13.2% and certificates 7.8%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 34.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.2% in tertiary education, 6.5% in primary education, and 4.3% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Hurstville-Central has 44 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus routes. These are serviced by 28 individual routes, providing 6,120 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically located 104 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 874 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 139 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hurstville - Central's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Hurstville - Central, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is found to be very low at approximately 48% of the total population (around 7,038 people), compared to 53.6% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. Diabetes and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 3.5 and 2.9% of residents respectively, while 86.7% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 77.2% across Greater Sydney.

The area has 12.4% of residents aged 65 and over (around 1,832 people), which is lower than the 19.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Hurstville - Central is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Hurstville-Central has a population where 76.7% were born overseas and 84.6% speak a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, with 22.2%. Hinduism is notably higher at 21.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 6.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (45.9%), Other (27.2%), and English (6.3%). These percentages differ significantly from regional averages: Chinese is substantially higher, Other is higher, while English is notably lower. Notable divergences also exist for Macedonian (1.3% vs 2.3%), Lebanese (1.2% vs 3.2%), and Filipino (2.3% vs 1.9%).

Hurstville - Central hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Hurstville - Central's median age is 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hurstville - Central has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (27.7%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (8.3%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has increased from 6.4% to 7.6%, while the proportion of those aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 8.6% to 7.5%. Demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Hurstville - Central's age profile by 2041. The number of residents aged 25 to 34 is projected to grow by 18%, adding 721 residents to reach a total of 4,822. Conversely, the number of residents aged 35 to 44 is expected to decrease by 431.