Hurstville - North
Statistical Area - sa2

Hurstville - North is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Hurstville - North's population was approximately 12,731 as of November 2025. This figure represents a rise of 622 people, equivalent to a 5.1% increase since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 12,109. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,701 in June 2024 and an additional 28 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 5,282 persons per square kilometer, placing Hurstville - North within the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. The 5.1% growth since Census positions Hurstville - North close to the SA4 region's rate of 5.5%, reflecting strong population fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth 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 are utilised, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest population numbers, Hurstville - North is expected to increase by approximately 1,003 persons by 2041, representing a total gain of 7.6% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Hurstville - North, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Hurstville North has seen approximately 40 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 202 homes. As of FY-26, 16 approvals have been recorded. The population decline in recent years has maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

Developments average $488,000, indicating focus on the premium segment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hurstville North has 14.0% less new development per person and ranks at the 48th percentile nationally, suggesting limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established homes. This lower activity reflects market maturity and possible development constraints. New developments comprise 65.0% detached houses and 35.0% townhouses or apartments, offering varied price points from family homes to compact living.

With around 345 people per dwelling approval, Hurstville North indicates a developed market. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 973 residents. Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, favouring buyers and potentially exceeding current growth forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 21 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include King Georges Road Upgrade, Horizon Hurstville, Bexley Bowling Club, and Lotus Residence Hurstville. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Hurstville - North has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Hurstville - North has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, and there was an estimated employment growth of 1.9% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 7,028 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.5% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Hurstville - North is at 52.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Retail trade employs a significant share of the local workforce, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

In contrast, professional & technical services employ only 9.1% of local workers, which is below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.9%, while the labour force increased by 2.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Hurstville - North's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Hurstville - North had a median taxpayer income of $43,154 and an average income of $55,601. These figures are below the national averages of $56,994 and $80,856 in Greater Sydney respectively. By September 2025, with a Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $48,596 and $62,612 respectively. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes lag at the 18th percentile ($641 weekly), while household income is at the 57th percentile. Income distribution shows that 31.6% of residents (4,022 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the surrounding region's 30.9%. Housing costs consume 18.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 54th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Hurstville - North displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Hurstville - North, as recorded in the latest Census, 66.5% of dwellings were houses while 33.5% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differs from Sydney metro's dwelling structure, which was 52.1% houses and 47.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hurstville - North stood at 36.6%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 32.3% and rented dwellings comprising 31.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,466. Weekly rent in Hurstville - North was recorded at $490, compared to Sydney metro's $440. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Hurstville - North were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Hurstville - North features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 79.2% of all households, including 41.8% couples with children, 22.1% couples without children, and 13.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 20.8%, with lone person households at 16.2% and group households making up 4.5%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

The educational profile of Hurstville - North exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 36.5% of residents aged 15+, exceeding both the Australian average of 30.4% and NSW's rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational pathways account for 22.7% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 12.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.2% in tertiary education, 8.0% in primary education, and 7.5% pursuing secondary education. The area's educational provision includes Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls and Beverly Hills Public School, serving a total of 1,377 students. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1099. The educational mix in the area includes one primary school and one K-12 school.

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

Transport analysis indicates 69 active transport stops operating within Hurstville - North. These stops service a mix of buses along 8 individual routes, collectively providing 2151 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 122 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 307 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 31 weekly trips per stop.

Hurstville - North'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 in Hurstville - North, 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 (~6,059 people), compared to 53.6% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and diabetes, affecting 5.2 and 5.1% of residents respectively, while 79.8% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.2% in Greater Sydney.

As of 2021, 19.8% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,523 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Hurstville - North 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-North is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 59.4% of its population born overseas and 73.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hurstville-North, comprising 39.6% of the population. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented in Hurstville-North compared to Greater Sydney, with 7.7% versus 5.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Hurstville-North are Chinese (42.5%), Other (13.3%), and English (8.0%). The Chinese population is substantially higher than the regional average of 23.9%, while the English population is notably lower than the regional average of 13.2%. Additionally, certain ethnic groups show notable divergences in representation: Macedonian at 3.5% versus 2.3%, Lebanese at 4.0% versus 3.2%, and Greek at 4.8% versus 5.6%.

Hurstville - North's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Hurstville - North has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, Hurstville - North has an over-representation of the 15-24 cohort (16.2% locally) and an under-representation of the 35-44 age group (11.6%). Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.8% to 16.2%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Hurstville - North's age profile will significantly change. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 64%, from 795 to 1,305 people. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 56% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.