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 around 14,787 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 2,741 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,046 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,199 in June 2024 and an additional 763 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 12,022 persons per square kilometer, ranking 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 that of its SA4 region (5.5%) and SA3 area, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 88.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Hurstville - Central is forecasted to have a population increase of 4,379 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 25.6% 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, a total of 307 homes were approved, with an additional 3 approved so far in FY26. Each year, an average of 6.3 people moved into the area for each dwelling built during this period.

This significant demand outpaces supply, typically leading to upward pressure on prices and increased competition among buyers. The average construction cost value for new homes is $304,000, aligning with regional patterns. In FY26, commercial development approvals totaled $10.0 million, indicating balanced commercial development activity in the area compared to Greater Sydney. Hurstville Central demonstrates moderately higher new home approvals than the regional average, with 24.0% more per person over the past five years.

This balance supports buyer choice while maintaining current property values. New developments primarily consist of attached dwellings (92.0%), with a smaller proportion of standalone homes (8.0%). This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points, appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. As of FY25, Hurstville Central reflects a highly mature market with around 2272 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate that Hurstville Central will gain approximately 3,791 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 in the future.

Hurstville - Central has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 22 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include the residential development at 108-124 Forest Road and the commercial building at 282 Forest Road, Imperial Hurstville, and Treacys Place. 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. The unemployment rate was 2.4% as of June 2025, with estimated employment growth of 2.3% over the past year.

This is lower than Greater Sydney's unemployment rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Hurstville - Central is at 60.0%, similar to Greater Sydney's rate. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Notably, health care & social assistance employs 1.4 times the regional average.

However, education & training employs only 4.3% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.9%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.3%, labour force increased by 2.6%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hurstville - Central's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.0%% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Hurstville - Central had a median taxpayer income of $43,306 and an average income of $55,538 in financial year 2022. These figures are lower than the national averages of $56,994 for median income and $80,856 for average income in Greater Sydney. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $48,767 (median) and $62,541 (average), based on a 12.61% growth rate since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Hurstville - Central ranked modestly, between the 33rd and 48th percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominated with 35.6% of residents (5,264 people), slightly higher than the regional level of 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 77.8% of income remaining after housing costs, 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 dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 11.3% houses and 88.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 52.1% houses and 47.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hurstville - Central was 17.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 22.8% and rented ones at 59.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,010, below Sydney metro's average of $2,466. The median weekly rent was $460, slightly higher than Sydney metro's $440. Nationally, Hurstville - Central's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher than 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, composed 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 making up 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 shows significant surpassing of broader benchmarks. As of a recent report, 47.8% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% statewide (NSW). This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 28.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%.

Vocational pathways account for 21.0% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.2% and certificates at 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. The area's three schools have a combined enrollment reaching 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 has 44 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 28 unique routes, facilitating 6,120 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents residing an average of 104 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 874 trips per day across all routes, translating 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 quite low at approximately 48% of the total population (~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, affecting 3.5 and 2.9% of residents respectively, while 86.7% of residents 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 (1,832 people), which is lower than the 19.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning 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 one of the highest cultural diversities in Australia, with 76.7% of its population born overseas and 84.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hurstville-Central, comprising 22.2% of the population. Hinduism, however, is significantly overrepresented at 21.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 6.5%.

In terms of ancestry, Chinese people make up 45.9% of Hurstville-Central's population, which is higher than the regional average of 23.9%. 'Other' ancestry comprises 27.2%, also higher than the regional average of 15.7%. English ancestry is notably lower at 6.3%, compared to the regional average of 13.2%. There are notable differences in the representation of other ethnic groups: Macedonian (1.3% vs 2.3%), Lebanese (1.2% vs 3.2%), and Korean (0.7% vs 0.4%) are overrepresented in Hurstville-Central compared to regional averages.

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 considerably higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 65-74 has increased from 6.4% to 7.6%, while the proportion of those aged 55-64 has decreased from 8.6% to 7.5%. Demographic projections suggest that by 2041, Hurstville - Central's age profile will change significantly. The number of residents aged 25-34 is projected to grow by 18%, adding 721 individuals to reach a total of 4,822. Conversely, the number of residents aged 35-44 is expected to decrease by 431.