South Hurstville

South Hurstville has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population for the South Hurstville statistical area (Lv2) is around 5,697. This figure reflects a growth of 476 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,221. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 5,581 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 121 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 5,585 persons per square kilometer, placing South Hurstville in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population growth of 9.1% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the SA4 region (7.5%) and the state level, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 95.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in South Hurstville.

AreaSearch's projections for the area are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year for areas not covered by the former data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, South Hurstville (SA2) is projected to have above median population growth, with an expected increase of 1,056 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 14.6% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in South Hurstville according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

South Hurstville has seen approximately 37 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS data. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 187 homes were approved, with another 7 approved in FY-26. This results in an average of about 1.2 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years. However, this figure has increased to 8.4 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing demand and tightening supply.

The average construction value for development projects is around $644,000, suggesting a focus on premium market segment properties. This year, there have been $124,000 in commercial development approvals, predominantly residential-focused. Compared to Greater Sydney, South Hurstville has 87.0% more building activity per person. New developments consist of approximately 29.0% standalone homes and 71.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a trend towards denser development. This change from the current housing mix (currently 50.0% houses) is due to reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. South Hurstville has around 374 people per dwelling approval, indicating a developed market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by approximately 832 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

South Hurstville 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 12 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Horizon Hurstville, Lotus Residence Hurstville, Allen & George South Hurstville, and Sydney Metro City and Southwest - Future Hurstville Extension. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in South Hurstville shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

South Hurstville has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.7%.

As of September 2025, there are 3,160 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.3% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is lower at 54.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing has an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented with only 9.4% of South Hurstville's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.7%, labour force increased by 4.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. As of 25-Nov-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to South Hurstville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of South Hurstville had a median taxpayer income of $46,976 and an average income of $69,374 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is slightly above the national average, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $51,138 (median) and $75,521 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 57th percentile ($1,867 weekly), while personal income sits at the 32nd percentile. The earnings profile shows that 33.2% of locals (1,891 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, reflecting patterns seen in the metropolitan region where 30.9% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 18.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 55th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

South Hurstville's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 49.5% houses and 50.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's 52.1% houses and 47.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in South Hurstville stood at 35.6%, higher than Sydney metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 34.3%, while rented dwellings made up 30.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,466. Median weekly rent in South Hurstville was $500, compared to Sydney metro's $440. Nationally, South Hurstville's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,383 versus the Australian average of $1,863. Rents were also substantially above the national figure of $375.

South Hurstville has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 74.6% of all households, consisting of 39.2% couples with children, 19.7% couples without children, and 13.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 25.4%, with lone person households at 22.5% and group households comprising 3.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

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

University qualification levels in South Hurstville stand at 34.0%, slightly below Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with 22.5% of residents holding them, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.8% of residents aged 15 and above possessing them.

This includes advanced diplomas held by 11.9% and certificates by 14.9%. Educational participation is high, with 29.0% currently enrolled in formal education. This comprises 9.0% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 33 active stops operating in South Hurstville, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 13 individual routes, offering 1,116 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents usually located 109 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 159 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 33 weekly trips per individual stop.

South Hurstville's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout South Hurstville.

Both young and old age cohorts have a low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is fairly high at approximately 54% of the total population, which amounts to around 3,096 people. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and diabetes, impacting 5.7% and 4.7% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 77.3%, declare themselves as completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.2% across Greater Sydney. As of a recent report dated 19th June 20XX, the area has 18.7% of residents aged 65 and over, which totals around 1,065 people. Health outcomes among seniors are above average and broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

South 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

South Hurstville has one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 48.9% of its residents born overseas and 61.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in South Hurstville, accounting for 47.0% of the population. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 5.5% of South Hurstville's population versus 5.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (29.9%), Other (11.2%), and English (11.0%). Some ethnicities have significant representation in South Hurstville: Greek at 6.9% compared to the regional average of 5.6%, Lebanese at 5.7% versus 3.2%, and Croatian at 1.7% against 1.2%.

South Hurstville's population is slightly older than the national pattern

South Hurstville has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, South Hurstville has an over-representation of the 55-64 cohort (12.3% locally) and an under-representation of the 25-34 age group (14.1%). Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group increased from 11.5% to 12.9%, while the 25 to 34 cohort rose from 13.0% to 14.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group declined from 12.2% to 11.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests South Hurstville's age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 259 people (77%), from 336 to 596. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 70% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 cohort is projected to decline by 15 people.