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South Hurstville

NSW 2221 • Greater Sydney

5,221
Population (2021)
$97,084
Median Household Income
1.04 km²
Area
$500/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyMulticulturalInner City

About South Hurstville

South Hurstville is a residential suburb in the St George area of southern Sydney, located approximately 18 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD in the Georges River Council local government area. The suburb covers around 1 square kilometre of hilly terrain and had a population of 5,221 people in the 2021 Census. South Hurstville is a well-established, multicultural suburb with a significant Chinese and Greek community presence, reflecting the diverse heritage of the broader St George region.

The suburb offers a comfortable suburban lifestyle with easy access to Hurstville's major commercial centre, which is just minutes away and provides extensive retail, dining, healthcare, and transport services. South Hurstville itself features Ma'anshan Friendship Park — a Chinese-Australian friendship garden — along with quiet tree-lined streets and a mix of freestanding homes and dual-occupancy dwellings. The suburb appeals to families and established residents drawn to its convenient location, good schools, and strong community character.

South Hurstville falls under postcode 2221 and is governed by Georges River Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kogarah electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2221
Urban Area
Kogarah
LGA / Council
Georges River
Federal Electorate
Banks
State Electorate
Kogarah
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.98°, 151.11°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.04 km²
Elevation
37m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in South Hurstville for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$2.27M
35 sales · ▲ 26.2% vs 2024
🏢Unit / Apartment
$842K
59 sales · ▲ 4.1% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,383
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.6%

23 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Hurstville Station
1.2 km
15 min
Allawah Station
1 km
13 min

Bus Services

  • 961, 962, 979 — Hurstville Station / Kogarah / CBD 5-45 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
18 km
By Train
~22 min from Hurstville to Central Station on T4/T8 line
By Car (Peak)
35-55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-30 min

🛣️ Hurstville Station offers frequent services to the City Circle; King Georges Road provides arterial road access

Walkability Very Walkable

Close to Hurstville and Allawah stations, local parks, and bus connections; flat-to-hilly terrain

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Georges River Local Government Area, which contains South Hurstville. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
126.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 4.1%
Motor vehicle theft
85.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
226.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
151.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.3%
View all 62 offence types for Georges River →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,147
Census 2021
5,221
▲ 1.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$30,784
Personal Income 2021
$37,492
▲ 21.8% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$37,492 / yr
$721/wk
Household
$97,084 / yr
$1867/wk
Family
$107,068 / yr
$2059/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,565
Born Overseas 2,452

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 939
  • 2. Hong Kong 194
  • 3. Lebanon 119
  • 4. Greece 93
  • 5. North Macedonia 76
  • 6. India 70
  • 7. Philippines 69
  • 8. Malaysia 68
  • 9. Nepal 68
  • 10. New Zealand 59

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 1,811
English 668
Australian 602
Greek 419
Lebanese 343
Italian 231
Irish 226
Macedonian 148
Scottish 135
Indian 126

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

941
Both parents born in Australia
3,576
Both parents born overseas
455
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
44.2%
No Religion
33.5%
Islam
7.7%
Buddhism
5.2%
Hinduism
3.2%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
272 (5.2%)
5-14 years
635 (12.2%)
15-19 years
275 (5.3%)
20-24 years
328 (6.3%)
25-34 years
680 (13.0%)
35-44 years
726 (13.9%)
45-54 years
722 (13.8%)
55-64 years
643 (12.3%)
65-74 years
468 (9.0%)
75-84 years
297 (5.7%)
85+ years
173 (3.3%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What train stations serve South Hurstville? +

South Hurstville is within walking distance of Allawah Station (~1 km) and Hurstville Station (~1.2 km), both on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line with frequent services to Sydney CBD.

What is the median rent in South Hurstville? +

According to the 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in South Hurstville was $500 per week.

What schools are in South Hurstville? +

South Hurstville is served by Connells Point Public School within the suburb. Nearby Blakehurst Public School, Blakehurst High School, and the Catholic Mater Dei Primary School are also accessible within the 2221 postcode area.

What is South Hurstville known for? +

South Hurstville is known for its multicultural community — particularly its Chinese and Greek residents — and for Ma'anshan Friendship Park, a Chinese-Australian friendship garden. It offers a quiet residential feel with easy access to Hurstville's shops and train services.

How far is South Hurstville from Sydney CBD? +

South Hurstville is approximately 18 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD. By train from nearby Hurstville Station, the trip to Central Station takes around 22 minutes on the T4 or T8 line.

What is the average income in South Hurstville? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in South Hurstville is about $721 per week (around $37,500 per year). The median household income is $1,867 per week and the median family income is $2,059 per week.

What is the median house price in South Hurstville? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $2,272,000, up 26.2% on the previous year, and the median unit/apartment price is $842,000, up 4.1% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of South Hurstville? +

The median age in South Hurstville is 40. The largest age group is 35–44 (726 residents, around 14%). Around 23% of residents are under 20 and about 18% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is South Hurstville a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. South Hurstville is part of the Georges River LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of South Hurstville? +

South Hurstville had a population of 5,221 at the 2021 Census, up 1.4% from 5,147 in 2016.

How much is rent in South Hurstville? +

In South Hurstville, the median weekly rent is $500, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,383 (2021 Census).