South Hurstville - Blakehurst
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in South Hurstville - Blakehurst are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

South Hurstville - Blakehurst's population is 27,037 as of Nov 2025. This shows an increase of 1,778 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 25,259. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 26,922 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 4,332 persons per square kilometer, placing South Hurstville - Blakehurst in the top 10% nationally according to AreaSearch. The area's growth of 7.0% since the 2021 census exceeds both SA4 region (5.5%) and SA3 area, indicating its status as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.7% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, South Hurstville - Blakehurst is expected to increase by 5,221 persons to 2041, with an overall increase of 18.9% 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 property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 666 homes. As of FY-26, 18 approvals have been granted. On average, 1.9 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand. However, this 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 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 seen elevated construction activity, with 36.0% more approvals per person over the past five years. New building activity comprises 36.0% standalone homes and 64.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting higher-density living and affordability for buyers. This shift is notable compared to the current housing mix of 55.0% houses. The area has approximately 450 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established nature.

By 2041, South Hurstville - Blakehurst is projected to grow by 5,106 residents. If current development patterns continue, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 41 projects that may affect the region. Notable projects include Horizon Hurstville, Lotus Residence Hurstville, 53-75 Forest Road Mixed Development, and Allen & George South Hurstville. The following list details those most likely to be 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 2.1% as of June 2025, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.3%. There were 16,546 residents in work by June 2025, with workforce participation 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 limited presence, with 7.1% employment compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as suggested by the difference between Census working population and resident population counts. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.3%, labour force grew by 2.6%, resulting in a rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded similar trends with employment growth of 2.6% and unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment expansion by 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 growth of approximately 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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows South Hurstville - Blakehurst 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. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $57,230 (median) and $84,515 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, household income ranks at the 72nd percentile ($2,097 weekly), while personal income is at the 45th percentile. The data shows 31.3% of the population (8,462 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the surrounding region's 30.9%. Economic strength is evident with 32.2% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting high consumer spending. High 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

South Hurstville-Blakehurst's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 55.2% houses and 44.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 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, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,466. Median weekly rent in the area was $490, compared to Sydney metro's $440. Nationally, South Hurstville-Blakehurst's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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% that are couples with children, 25.3% that are couples without children, and 10.5% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up 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, which is 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 the NSW average 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 at 31.6%, including 8.8% in tertiary education, 8.2% in primary education, and 7.2% pursuing secondary education. A total of 9 schools operate within South Hurstville - Blakehurst, educating approximately 3,179 students. The area exhibits above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1080. Education provision is balanced with 6 primary and 3 secondary schools serving distinct age groups. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' in enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

South Hurstville - Blakehurst has 110 operational public transport stops offering a combination of train and bus services. These are served by 20 distinct routes that facilitate 6,565 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is deemed excellent with residents, on average, situated 134 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, service frequency averages 937 trips across all routes, translating to roughly 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 rate of private health cover is high at approximately 57% (around 15,438 people), compared to 53.6% in Greater Sydney.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.1% and 4.1% of residents respectively. 80.2% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 77.2% in Greater Sydney. The area has 18.3% (around 4,947 people) of residents aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and generally align with the overall 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 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. However, Buddhism has a higher representation in South Hurstville-Blakehurst at 6.2%, compared to 5.4% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (26.2%), Other (16.7%), and English (11.0%). Notably, Greek (9.2%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 5.6%. Similarly, Lebanese (3.9%) and Macedonian (2.1%) groups also show higher representation than their respective regional averages of 3.2% and 2.3%.

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 present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 14.6% to 15.6%, while the 5-14 cohort has declined from 10.9% to 9.6% and the 45-54 group has decreased from 12.5% to 11.3%. By 2041, South Hurstville - Blakehurst's age composition is expected to shift significantly. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 84%, adding 1,338 people to reach 2,923 from 1,584. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 60% of the total population growth. The 0-4 age group is projected to grow at a more modest rate of 4%, adding only 39 residents.