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 is approximately 13,072 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 963 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 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 5,424 persons per square kilometer, placing Hurstville - North among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population growth of 8.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (7.6%) and the state average, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this population increase.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in November 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in June 2022 using the 2021 Census as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Hurstville - North is projected to increase by approximately 1,003 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total growth of 4.8% 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, 28 approvals have been recorded. The population has declined in recent years, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with diverse buyer choices.

The average construction cost value for new dwellings is $488,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hurstville - North has 14.0% less new development per person and ranks at the 47th percentile nationally, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established homes. This activity is lower than the national average, reflecting 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 approximately 345 people per dwelling approval, Hurstville - North exhibits signs of a developed market. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 632 residents (based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

The performance of a region can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 21 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable among these are King Georges Road Upgrade, Horizon Hurstville, 9 Gloucester Road Mixed-Use Development, and Bexley Bowling Club. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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

Hurstville - North has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.8%, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.7%.

As of September 2025, 7,135 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.4% lower than Greater Sydney's. Workforce participation is slightly lower at 67.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Home workership stands at 39.8%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services.

Retail trade has a high employment share of 1.3 times the regional level, while professional & technical employs 9.1% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by the resident-to-working population ratio. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.7%, labour force grew by 4.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced lower growth rates. National employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hurstville - North's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Hurstville - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $48,607 with an average level standing at $59,282. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $60,817 and $83,030 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $52,914 (median) and $64,534 (average). From the Census conducted in August 2021, individual incomes lag at the 17th percentile with a weekly income of $641, while household income performs better at the 56th percentile. Distribution data shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 income 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 sixth decile.

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

Hurstville - North's dwelling structures, 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 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hurstville - North stood at 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 $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in the area was $490, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Hurstville - North's 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 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 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 2.7.

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 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+, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (12.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 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

Hurstville - North has 73 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by eight different routes that collectively facilitate 2,038 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 121 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 66%, followed by trains at 21% and buses at 6%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 39.8% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 291 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 27 weekly trips per 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 as of 2023-06-28. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was found to be 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 arthritis and diabetes, impacting 5.2 and 5.1% of residents respectively, as of 2023-07-14. 79.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. As of 2023-06-28, 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 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, as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census Data from June 2016, has a population where 59.4% were born overseas and 73.3% spoke languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hurstville-North, with 39.6%. However, Buddhism stands out at 7.7%, higher than Greater Sydney's average of 4.1%.

In terms of ancestry, Chinese is the largest group at 42.5%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's 8.4%. 'Other' ancestry comprises 13.3% and English 8.0%, notably lower than Greater Sydney's 19.0%. Notably, Macedonian (3.5%), Lebanese (4.0%) and Greek (4.8%) groups are overrepresented compared to their regional averages of 0.4%, 2.6% and 1.9% respectively.

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

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