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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Hurstville - North's population is around 13,072 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 963 people (8.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,109 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,701 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 5,424 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought-after resource. Hurstville - North's 8.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (7.6%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the area expected to increase by 1,003 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 4.8% in total over the 17 years.

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 experienced around 40 dwellings receiving development approval each year, totalling 202 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 31 approvals have been recorded. With population declining over recent years, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a well-balanced market with good buyer choice, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $488,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Hurstville - North has 14.0% less new development (per person) while it places among the 47th percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established homes. This activity is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. New development consists of 65.0% detached houses and 35.0% townhouses or apartments, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points, from family homes to more affordable compact living. With around 345 people per dwelling approval, Hurstville - North shows a developed market.

Looking ahead, Hurstville - North is expected to grow by 632 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 21 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include King Georges Road Upgrade, Horizon Hurstville, 9 Gloucester Road Mixed-Use Development, and Bexley Bowling Club, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment performance in Hurstville - North has been broadly consistent with national averages

Hurstville - North possesses a well-educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.6%, and 5.4% estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 7,198 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 0.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (68.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 39.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical. The area has a particular employment specialization in retail trade, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical employs just 9.1% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 5.4% and the labour force increased by 5.4%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Hurstville - North. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Hurstville - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Hurstville - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $48,607 with the average level standing at $59,282. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $52,914 (median) and $64,534 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, individual incomes lag at the 17th percentile ($641 weekly), while household income performs better at the 56th percentile. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.6% of residents (4,130 people), aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 18.7% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 53rd percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Hurstville - North, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 66.5% houses and 33.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Hurstville - North was well beyond that of Sydney metro, at 36.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (32.3%) or rented (31.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Sydney metro average at $2,600, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $490, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Hurstville - North's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 79.2% of all households, comprising 41.8% couples with children, 22.1% couples without children, and 13.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.8%, with lone person households at 16.2% and group households comprising 4.5% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

The area's educational profile stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (36.5% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and that of NSW (32.2%), reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead 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+ – advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (12.2%).

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

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

Public transport analysis reveals 73 active transport stops operating within Hurstville - North, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 8 individual routes, collectively providing 2,038 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 121 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 66%, with 21% by train and 6% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling. A high 39.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 291 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 27 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hurstville - North's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Hurstville - North, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~6,326 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and diabetes, impacting 5.2 and 5.1% of residents, respectively, while 79.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 20.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,666 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than those of the general population.

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 the country, with 59.4% of its population born overseas and 73.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Hurstville - North is Christianity, which makes up 39.6% of the people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which comprises 7.7% of the population, compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Hurstville - North are Chinese, comprising 42.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 8.4%, Other, comprising 13.3% of the population, and English, comprising 8.0% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 19.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Macedonian is notably overrepresented at 3.5% of Hurstville - North (vs 0.4% regionally), Lebanese at 4.0% (vs 2.6%) and Greek at 4.8% (vs 1.9%).

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

With a median age of 40, Hurstville - North is somewhat higher than the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and similarly marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 15 - 24 cohort is notably over-represented (16.4% locally), while 35 - 44 year-olds are under-represented (11.6%). In the period since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.8% to 16.4% of the population, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 10.1% to 11.3%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.7% to 11.1%. Demographic modeling suggests Hurstville - North's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 482 people (59%) from 822 to 1,305. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 54% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.