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, as of Aug 2025, is around 12,758. This figure represents an increase of 649 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 12,109. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 12,701 as of June 2024 and an additional 37 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 5,293 persons per square kilometer, placing Hurstville - North among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. The growth rate of 5.4% since the 2021 Census exceeds that of the SA4 region at 5.3%, positioning Hurstville - North as a growth leader. 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, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where data is not available, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate an expected population increase just below the median for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with Hurstville - North anticipated to gain 1,003 persons by 2041, representing a total growth of 7.4% 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, 14 approvals have been recorded. The population has declined in recent years, but housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $580,000. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hurstville - North has 14.0% less new development per person and ranks at the 48th percentile nationally, indicating limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established homes. This activity reflects market maturity and possible development constraints. New developments consist of 65.0% detached houses and 35.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of housing types catering to different price points.

With around 345 people per dwelling approval, Hurstville - North demonstrates a developed market. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 946 residents. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth exceeding current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects likely influencing the region. Key initiatives include King Georges Road Upgrade, Horizon Hurstville, 9 Gloucester Road Mixed-Use Development, and Bexley Bowling Club. The following list details those 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 strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 3.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.9%.

As of June 2025, 7,028 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is 0.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 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.

However, professional & technical services employ only 9.1% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, 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 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 rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hurstville - North's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

In financial year 2022, 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 for Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 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 (4,031 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 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

Hurstville - North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 66.5% houses and 33.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 52.1% houses and 47.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hurstville - North stood at 36.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.3% and rented dwellings at 31.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,466. The median weekly rent in Hurstville - North was $490, compared to Sydney metro's $440. Nationally, Hurstville - North's median monthly mortgage repayments 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 comprise 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 account for 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, which is 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 university qualification rate is 36.5% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and that of NSW (32.2%). Bachelor degrees are the 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 has two schools serving a total of 1,377 students: Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls and Beverly Hills Public School. The socio-educational conditions are above average (ICSEA: 1099). The educational mix 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

Hurstville - North has 69 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of bus routes totaling eight individual routes. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 2,151.

Residential accessibility to transport is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 122 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 307 trips per day across all routes, translating 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

Hurstville - North has low prevalence rates for common health conditions across all age groups, as indicated by health outcomes data. Approximately 48% (~6,072 people) of its total population have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 53.6% and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (5.2%) and diabetes (5.1%), with 79.8% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 77.2% in Greater Sydney.

The area has 19.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,528 people), with seniors' health outcomes broadly aligning with the general population's 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 of data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census conducted on 9 August 2016, has a population where 59.4% were born overseas. A total of 73.3% spoke a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hurstville-North, with 39.6% of people identifying as Christian.

Buddhism is notably more prevalent here compared to Greater Sydney, with 7.7% of Hurstville-North's population being Buddhist, while the regional average stands at 5.4%. In terms of ancestry, those identifying as Chinese make up 42.5% of Hurstville-North's population, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 23.9%. The 'Other' category comprises 13.3%, and English ancestry makes up 8.0%, which is lower than the regional average of 13.2%. Notably, Macedonian (3.5% vs 2.3%), Lebanese (4.0% vs 3.2%), and Greek (4.8% vs 5.6%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Hurstville-North compared to Greater Sydney averages.

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, Hurstville - North has an over-representation of the 15-24 cohort (16.2% locally), while the 35-44 year-olds are under-represented (11.6%). Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population in the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.8% to 16.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Hurstville - North's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 64%, expanding from 797 people to 1,305. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 56% of total population growth. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 0-4 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.