Hurstville

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

The population of the Hurstville statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 35,065 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 3,903 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 31,162 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 33,977 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 956 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 8,408 persons per square kilometer, making land in the area highly sought after. The Hurstville (SA2) experienced a growth rate of 12.5% since the 2021 census, exceeding the SA4 region's 7.5% and the state's growth rates. Overseas migration contributed approximately 93.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, 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. Future population trends project an above median growth for the area, expecting it to expand by 6,167 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 14.8% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Hurstville among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Hurstville has recorded around 146 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years ending June 2025. This totals an estimated 734 homes. In the current financial year FY-26, as of now, 39 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, from FY-21 to FY-25, there has been an average of 2.7 new residents gained per dwelling built.

The average construction cost value for new homes over this period is $429,000, which is moderately above regional levels, indicating a focus on quality construction. In terms of commercial approvals, $9.2 million has been registered in FY-26, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Regarding dwelling types, 33.0% are detached dwellings while 67.0% are townhouses or apartments, demonstrating a trend towards denser development that caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

With around 223 people per dwelling approval, Hurstville exhibits a developing market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Hurstville is projected to add approximately 5,185 residents by 2041. Given current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

AreaSearch has identified 29 projects that could impact the area's performance due to changes in local infrastructure and planning initiatives. Key projects include Horizon Hurstville, 53-75 Forest Road Mixed Development, 108-124 Forest Road Residential Development, and Lotus Residence Hurstville. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Hurstville exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Hurstville's workforce is highly educated with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 3.1% as of September 2025, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.9%. There were 21,218 residents employed while the workforce participation rate was 57.4%, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food, with a particularly strong specialization in accommodation & food at 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, education & training showed lower representation at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 8.9%.

Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.9%, while labour force grew by 4.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and an unemployment rate increase of 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hurstville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Hurstville had a median income among taxpayers of $44,515 and an average income of $59,415. Nationally, the median income was $60,817 and the average was $83,003 in Greater Sydney. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $48,459 (median) and $64,679 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since June 2023. Census data from 2021 shows Hurstville's household income ranks at the 53rd percentile ($1,804 weekly) and personal income at the 28th percentile. The largest income segment comprises 34.8% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (12,202 residents), similar to metropolitan regions where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 48th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Hurstville features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living

In Hurstville, as per the latest Census evaluation, 30.1% of dwellings were houses while 69.9% comprised other types such as semi-detached units and apartments. The home ownership rate stood at 24.6%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 26.4% and rented ones at 49.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, and the median weekly rent was $470. Compared nationally, Hurstville's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Hurstville features high concentrations of group households, with a median household size of 2.8 people

Family households account for 73.4% of all households, including 31.7% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 26.6%, with lone person households at 18.6% and group households comprising 8.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people.

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

Educational attainment in Hurstville is notably high, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications. This exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational pathways account for 22.0% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas making up 12.5% and certificates 9.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.1% in tertiary education, 6.6% in primary education, and 5.3% pursuing secondary education.

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

Hurstville has 141 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 47 different routes, collectively handling 11,819 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 122 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency stands at 1,688 trips per day across all routes, equating to around 83 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results throughout Hurstville, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 50% (~17,693 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are diabetes (4.1%) and arthritis (3.7%), while 84.4% report no medical ailments. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's 0%. Hurstville has 14.8% (5,189 people) of residents aged 65 and over, with seniors' health outcomes aligning closely with the general population's profile.

Hurstville 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's population is predominantly diverse, with 70.8% born overseas and 80.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Hurstville, accounting for 28.3%. Hinduism is notably higher here at 16.6%, compared to None% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (44.1%), Other (23.3%), and English (6.9%). Macedonian (1.9%), Lebanese (2.1%), and Greek (2.7%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Hurstville versus regional averages of None%.

Hurstville's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Hurstville's median age in 2021 was 33 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hurstville had a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (23.8%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.9%). The concentration of residents aged 25-34 in Hurstville was well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 15.6% to 16.6%, while the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has decreased from 10.0% to 8.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Hurstville. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 87%, adding 1,305 residents and reaching a total of 2,813. This growth contributes to an overall increase in the number of residents aged 65 and older, who will represent 59% of Hurstville's population growth. Conversely, the 0-4 age cohort is projected to decline by 3 people.