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 around 12,825 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 716 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,109 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,816 in June 2025 and an additional 34 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 5,321 persons per square kilometer, which places Hurstville - North in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 5.9% since the census is within 0.6 percentage points of the SA4 region's growth rate of 6.5%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration 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, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Hurstville - North is expected to increase by 827 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 6.4% in total over the 16-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, 44 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 good buyer choice.

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 13.0% less new development per person and ranks at the 47th percentile nationally, suggesting 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 options across different price points.

With around 345 people per dwelling approval, Hurstville - North shows a developed market. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 818 residents. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, 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 local area is significantly influenced by changes in infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 21 such projects that are expected 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 considered most relevant.

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

Hurstville - North has a well-educated workforce with professional services strongly represented. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. Over the past year, estimated employment growth was 5.4%.

As of December 2025, there are 7,198 residents in work and the unemployment rate is 0.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 39.8% of residents work from home. Key industries of employment are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services.

Retail trade employs 1.3 times the regional level while professional & technical services employ 9.1%, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 5.4% and labour force increased by 5.4%, keeping the unemployment rate stable. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 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.

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 ended 30 June 2023, Hurstville - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $48,607. The average income stood at $59,282 in this area during the same period. This is below the national average of $60,817 and also lower than the Greater Sydney average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year ended 30 June 2023, current estimates for Hurstville - North SA2 would be approximately $53,623 (median) and $65,400 (average) as of March 2026. From the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census of Population and Housing conducted in August 2021, individual incomes lag at the 17th percentile ($641 weekly), 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 (4,052 people). This aligns with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 18.7% of income. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income at the 53rd percentile. The area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (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 compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hurstville - North was at 36.6%, with the rest being mortgaged (32.3%) or rented (31.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent 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 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 make up the remaining 20.8%, consisting of 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 2.7.

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 NSW's rate of 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, 8.0% in primary, 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 8 different routes that together facilitate 2,038 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living 121 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most inhabitants commute 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, a figure possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 291 trips per day across all routes, translating 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. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups, with approximately 48% of the total population (~6,207 people) having private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions were arthritis (impacting 5.2% of residents) and diabetes (5.1%), while 79.8% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.

As of 2021, the area has 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,503 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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, making up 7.7% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%.

The top three ancestry groups in Hurstville-North are Chinese at 42.5%, Other at 13.3%, and English at 8.0%. Notably, Macedonian (3.5%), Lebanese (4.0%), and Greek (4.8%) ethnicities 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 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. In comparison to Greater Sydney, the 15-24 age group is over-represented in Hurstville - North at 16.5%, while the 35-44 age group is under-represented at 11.5%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the percentage of the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 13.8% in the previous census to 16.5%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 12.7% to 10.9%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 10.2% to 9.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Hurstville - North, with the 35-44 age group expected to grow by 33% (an increase of 484 people), reaching a total of 1,962 from the previous figure of 1,477. The population growth is largely driven by residents aged 65 and older, who will represent 52% of the anticipated growth. Conversely, the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are projected to experience population declines.