Hurstville - North

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 an increase of 622 people 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 since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 5,282 persons per square kilometer, placing Hurstville - North within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 5.1% growth since the census is close to the SA4 region's rate of 5.5%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in 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, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Hurstville - North is expected to increase by approximately 1,003 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a 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 received 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 has declined recently, but housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average construction cost value for new dwellings is $580,000. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hurstville - North has 14.0% less new development per person and ranks at the 47th percentile nationally, indicating somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established homes. This lower activity reflects market maturity and possible development constraints. New developments consist of 65.0% detached houses and 35.0% townhouses or apartments, with a growing mix providing options across different price points.

With around 345 people per dwelling approval, Hurstville - North shows a developed market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Hurstville - North is expected to grow by 973 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Hurstville - North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that may impact the area. Notable projects include King Georges Road Upgrade, Horizon Hurstville, 9 Gloucester Road Mixed-Use Development, and Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line. The following list details those most likely to be 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 having strong representation. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.9% in the past year.

As of June 2025, there are 7,028 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.5% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lags at 52.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Retail trade employs a high share of residents, at 1.3 times the regional level, while professional & technical services employ just 9.1% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.9%, labour force by 2.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data from Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hurstville - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Hurstville - North SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $43,154 and an average level of $55,601. Both figures are below the national averages of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively in Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $48,596, with average income at $62,612. The 2021 Census reports individual incomes at the 17th percentile ($641 weekly), while household incomes are at the 56th percentile. Distribution data shows that 31.6% of residents (4,022 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, similar to the surrounding region's 30.9%. Housing costs consume 18.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 53rd 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

Hurstville - North's latest Census data showed 66.5% houses and 33.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 52.1% houses and 47.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hurstville - North was 36.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.3% and rented ones at 31.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,466. Median weekly rent in the area was $490, higher than Sydney metro's $440. Nationally, Hurstville - North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 compared to Australia's 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 20.8%, with lone person households at 16.2% and group households comprising 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% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational pathways comprise 22.7% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas accounting for 10.5% and certificates for 12.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.2% pursuing tertiary education, 8.0% in primary education, and 7.5% engaged in secondary education.

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

Hurstville - North has 69 active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 8 different routes that collectively facilitate 2,151 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 122 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 307 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately 31 weekly trips per individual 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 (around 6,059 people), compared to 53.6% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and diabetes, affecting 5.2% and 5.1% of residents respectively, while 79.8% claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 77.2% across Greater Sydney.

The area has 19.8% of residents aged 65 and over (around 2,523 people), with health outcomes among seniors being particularly strong and broadly in line 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, as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census Data from June 2016, has a population that is culturally diverse with 59.4% born overseas and 73.3% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hurstville-North, comprising 39.6% of its population. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 7.7% of Hurstville-North's population.

The top three ancestry groups based on parents' country of birth are Chinese (42.5%), Other (13.3%), and English (8.0%). Notably, Macedonian (3.5%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average, as are Lebanese (4.0%) and Greek (4.8%).

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

Hurstville - North has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 years. This is also marginally higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 15-24 cohort is notably over-represented in Hurstville - North at 16.2%, while the 35-44 year-olds are under-represented at 11.6%. Between 2021 and now, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.8% to 16.2% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.7% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Hurstville - North's age profile will evolve significantly. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 64%, from 795 people in 2021 to 1,305 people by 2041. 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 5-14 and 0-4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.