South Hurstville - Blakehurst

Population growth drivers in South Hurstville - Blakehurst are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

South Hurstville - Blakehurst's population is around 27,487 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,228 people from the 25,259 reported in the 2021 Census, indicating an 8.8% growth since then. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 26,922 as of June 2024 and an additional 421 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,405 persons per square kilometer, placing South Hurstville - Blakehurst in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 8.8% growth exceeded both the SA4 region (7.6%) and the state average, making it a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.7% of overall population gains 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 years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, South Hurstville - Blakehurst is projected to expand by 5,221 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 16.9% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within South Hurstville - Blakehurst when compared nationally

South Hurstville - Blakehurst recorded approximately 133 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY2021 to FY2025, around 666 homes were approved, with an additional 30 approved so far in FY2026. On average, over these five years, each dwelling constructed accommodates about 1.9 new residents annually. However, this figure has intensified to 8.9 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

The average construction cost value of new homes is approximately $330,000. This year alone, there have been around $3.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited focus on commercial development compared to residential. Compared to Greater Sydney, South Hurstville - Blakehurst has slightly more development activity, at 36.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. New building activity shows a shift towards higher-density living, with 64.0% medium and high-density housing approvals compared to the current 55.0% houses in the area.

South Hurstville - Blakehurst indicates a mature market, with around 450 people per approval. Population forecasts estimate that South Hurstville - Blakehurst will gain approximately 4,656 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

South Hurstville - Blakehurst has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 41 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Horizon Hurstville, 53-75 Forest Road Mixed Development, Lotus Residence Hurstville, and Allen & George South Hurstville. The following list details those most relevant.

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South Hurstville - Blakehurst ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

South Hurstville - Blakehurst has a highly educated workforce with professional services showing strong representation. The unemployment rate was 2.2% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.8% over the past year. There are 16,667 residents in work, and the unemployment rate is 2.0% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is 73.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 40.8% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services.

Education & training is under-represented, with only 7.1% of the workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 8.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.8%, labour force grew by 4.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to South Hurstville - Blakehurst's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows South Hurstville - Blakehurst SA2 has a median income of $54,975 and an average income of $78,777. This is higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $59,846 (median) and $85,757 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household income ranks at the 72nd percentile ($2,097 weekly), with personal income at the 44th percentile. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 31.3% of individuals (8,603). Higher earners exceeding $3,000 weekly make up 32.2%, indicating strong purchasing power. High housing costs consume 16.7% of income, but disposable income ranks at the 71st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

South Hurstville - Blakehurst's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 55.2% houses and 44.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in South Hurstville - Blakehurst stood at 36.2%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (33.4%) or rented (30.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, above Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent in South Hurstville - Blakehurst was $490, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

South Hurstville - Blakehurst features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.7% of all households, including 38.9% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.3%, with lone person households at 18.5% and group households making up 4.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

South Hurstville - Blakehurst shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 39.8% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and NSW's rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 26.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 12.5% and certificates make up 12.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.8% in tertiary education, 8.2% in primary education, and 7.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

South Hurstville - Blakehurst has 127 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 25 individual routes that facilitate 7,242 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 133 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 61%, while train accounts for 26% and bus for 7%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling in the area.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 40.8% of residents work from home, which may be reflective of COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,034 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 57 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map illustrates the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

South Hurstville - Blakehurst's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

South Hurstville - Blakehurst shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is high at approximately 58% of the total population, around 16,052 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (5.1%) and asthma (4.1%). A significant majority, 80.2%, report no medical ailments compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.0% (5,230 people) than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with national rankings for the general population.

South Hurstville - Blakehurst is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

South Hurstville-Blakehurst is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 50.0% of its population born overseas and 60.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in South Hurstville-Blakehurst, comprising 48.8% of people in the area. However, Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 9.2% of the population compared to the regional average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Chinese (26.2%), Other (16.7%), and English (11.0%). Notably, Greek, Macedonian, and Croatian ethnicities are overrepresented in South Hurstville-Blakehurst compared to regional averages: Greek at 9.2% vs 1.9%, Macedonian at 2.1% vs 0.4%, and Croatian at 1.5% vs 0.7%.

South Hurstville - Blakehurst's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in South Hurstville - Blakehurst is 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, South Hurstville - Blakehurst has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (15.6%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (11.9%). From the 2021 Census to present, the population aged 65-74 has increased from 9.0% to 10.1%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 10.9% to 9.6%. The 45-54 age group has also declined from 12.5% to 11.3%. By 2041, South Hurstville - Blakehurst's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 70%, reaching 2,923 residents from 1,720. This growth will be led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 60% of the projected growth. The 0-4 age group is expected to grow at a more modest rate of 4%, adding only 42 residents.