Hurstville - Central
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Hurstville - Central's population was 14,296 as of Aug 2025. This reflected an increase of 2,250 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,046. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 14,199 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 11,622 persons per square kilometer, placing Hurstville - Central in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth exceeded regional averages; it was 18.7% since the 2021 Census compared to SA4 region's 5.3%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 88.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 were used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends forecasted a significant increase, with the area expected to expand by 4,379 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, reflecting an increase of 29.9% over the 17-year period.

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 one additional approval in FY26. On average, 6.3 people have moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating that demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically places upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among buyers. The average construction cost value of new homes being built in the area is $360,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

In the current financial year, $10.0 million worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Sydney. Hurstville - Central has shown moderately higher new home approvals than the regional average over the past five years, with 24.0% more approvals per person. The new development consists predominantly of attached dwellings (92.0%), with a smaller proportion being standalone homes (8.0%). This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

With approximately 2272 people moving in for each dwelling approval, Hurstville - Central reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain an additional 4,282 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, 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 20% nationally

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

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

Hurstville-Central has a highly educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.4% in June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.3%. As of June 2025, 8,916 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 1.8% below Greater Sydney's. Workforce participation was on par with Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food services.

Health care & social assistance had employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Education & training employed only 4.3% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.9%. Many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on Census working population counts to local population. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.3%, labour force grew by 2.6%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Hurstville-Central's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Hurstville - Central had a median taxpayer income of $43,306 and an average of $55,538 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures are lower than national averages, with Greater Sydney's median income being $56,994 and average income $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income could be approximately $48,767 and average $62,541, based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Hurstville - Central rank modestly, between the 33rd and 48th percentiles. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 35.6% of residents (5,089 people), similar to regional levels at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 77.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 41st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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 dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 11.3% houses and 88.8% other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had 52.1% houses and 47.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hurstville - Central stood at 17.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 22.8% and rented ones at 59.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,010, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,466. Median weekly rent in Hurstville - Central was $460, compared to Sydney metro's $440. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were 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 constitute 70.7% of all households, consisting of 26.2% couples with children, 29.9% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.3%, with lone person households at 20.2% and group households comprising 9.1% of the total. 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

Hurstville - Central's residents aged 15+ have a notably higher proportion of university qualifications at 47.8% compared to Australia (30.4%) and NSW (32.2%). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational pathways account for 21.0%, with advanced diplomas at 13.2% and certificates at 7.8%. Educational participation is high, with 34.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.2% in tertiary, 6.5% in primary, and 4.3% in secondary education.

The area's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,492 students as of the latest data available. Hurstville - Central demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1074. Education provision is balanced with two primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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

Hurstville-Central operates 44 active public transport stops. These include train and bus services across 28 routes. Weekly passenger trips total 6,120.

Residents' average distance to the nearest stop is 104 meters. Daily service frequency averages 874 trips across all routes, equating to around 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

Hurstville-Central demonstrates excellent health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover stands at approximately 48%, or around 6,804 people, compared to 53.6% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. Diabetes (3.5%) and asthma (2.9%) are the most prevalent medical conditions.

86.7% report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 77.2%. The area has 12.4%, or 1,771 people aged 65+, lower than Greater Sydney's 19.1%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population.

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% of people identifying as such. Hinduism is notably higher in Hurstville-Central compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 21.0% versus 6.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (45.9%), Other (27.2%), and English (6.3%). Compared to regional averages, Chinese representation is substantially higher (45.9% vs 23.9%), while English is notably lower (6.3% vs 13.2%). Other notable divergences include Macedonian at 1.3% versus 2.3%, Lebanese at 1.2% versus 3.2%, and Korean at 0.7% versus 0.4%.

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 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 significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 65 to 74 age group has increased from 6.4% to 7.6%, while the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 8.6% to 7.5%. Demographic projections suggest that by 2041, Hurstville-Central's age profile will change significantly. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 22%, adding 857 residents to reach a total of 4,822. Conversely, the number of residents aged 35 to 44 is expected to decrease by 354.