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 was 27,037 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents a growth of 1,778 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 25,259. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates: the resident population was 26,922 in June 2024 and there were an additional 392 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 4,332 persons per square kilometer, placing South Hurstville - Blakehurst among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 7.0% since the 2021 Census exceeds its SA4 region (5.5%) and SA3 area, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.7% to overall population gains in 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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, 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 projected demographic shifts and latest annual ERP population numbers, South Hurstville - Blakehurst is expected to increase by 5,221 persons by 2041, reflecting an 18.9% total growth over the 17-year period.

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

South Hurstville - Blakehurst has recorded approximately 133 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 666 homes. In FY26 so far, 22 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.9 people moved to the area per dwelling built each year between FY21 and FY25, indicating balanced supply and demand. However, this figure has increased to 8.9 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $330,000.

This financial year, $3.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, South Hurstville - Blakehurst has recorded 36.0% higher construction activity per person over the past five years, balancing buyer choice and supporting current property values, although development activity has moderated recently. New building activity consists of 36.0% standalone homes and 64.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting more affordable entry points and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift contrasts with the current housing mix of 55.0% houses, reflecting reduced development site availability and evolving lifestyle demands. The area has approximately 450 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established location.

By 2041, South Hurstville - Blakehurst is projected to grow by 5,106 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable 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 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 41 projects likely to impact the region. Key initiatives 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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AreaSearch analysis reveals South Hurstville - Blakehurst significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

South Hurstville - Blakehurst has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.8%.

As of September 2025, 16,667 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.0% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is slightly below standard at 57.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services.

Education & training has a limited presence with 7.1% employment compared to the regional rate of 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.8%, labour force grew by 4.2%, resulting in a rise in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% during the same period. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov-25 shows employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to South Hurstville - Blakehurst's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, South Hurstville - Blakehurst SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $50,821 and an average income of $75,051. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $57,230 (median) and $84,515 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census shows household income at the 72nd percentile ($2,097 weekly) and personal income at the 44th percentile. In South Hurstville - Blakehurst SA2, 31.3% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, reflecting surrounding regions' patterns. High earnings are evident in 32.2% of households with weekly incomes exceeding $3,000. Housing costs consume 16.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income 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

In South Hurstville - Blakehurst, as per the latest Census data, houses accounted for 55.2% of dwellings, with the remaining 44.8% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differs from Sydney metropolitan area's composition of 52.1% houses and 47.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in South Hurstville - Blakehurst stood at 36.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.4% and rented ones at 30.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,466. Weekly rent in the area averaged $490, higher than Sydney metro's $440. Nationally, South Hurstville - Blakehurst's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 23.3%, with lone person households at 18.5% and group households comprising 4.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

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 at 39.8% of 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 account for 12.5% and certificates for 12.9%.

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

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

The analysis of public transport in South Hurstville - Blakehurst shows that there are currently 110 active transport stops operating. These consist of a mix of train and bus services. The area is served by 20 individual routes which together provide 6565 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have excellent access to transport, with an average distance of 134 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 937 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 59 weekly trips per individual stop.

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, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The area has a high private health cover rate at approximately 57% (around 15,438 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 53.6%.

Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 5.1% and 4.1% of residents respectively. About 80.2% of residents declare no medical ailments, compared to 77.2% in Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 18.3% of residents are aged 65 and over (around 4,947 people). Health outcomes among seniors are strong, similar to the general population's health profile.

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 one of Australia's most culturally diverse areas, with 50.0% of its population born overseas and 60.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in South Hurstville-Blakehurst, comprising 48.8% of the population. However, Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 9.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 6.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (26.2%), Other (16.7%), and English (11.0%). Some ethnic groups have notable divergences: Greek at 9.2% (vs regional 5.6%), Macedonian at 2.1% (vs 2.3%), and Croatian at 1.5% (vs 1.2%).

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 (12.1%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 14.6% to 15.6%, while the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 10.9% to 9.6% and the 45-54 group has dropped 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 84%, adding 1,338 people and reaching 2,923 from 1,584. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 60% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age group is projected to have modest growth of 4%, adding only 39 residents.