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Hurstville

NSW 2220 • Greater Sydney

31,162
Population (2021)
$36,296
Median Income
4.23 km²
Area
$470/wk
Median Rent
Urban LivingAsian-AustralianTransport HubShopping DistrictMulticulturalTrain Access

About Hurstville

Hurstville has evolved into the de facto CBD of southern Sydney, a bustling commercial centre where over 31,000 residents live amid shops, restaurants, and high-rise apartments. Located 16 km south of the Sydney CBD in the Georges River LGA, it serves as the administrative and commercial heart of the St George region. The suburb's Chinese-Australian community has transformed it into one of Sydney's premier culinary and cultural destinations outside the city. Continuous high-rise development has given Hurstville a distinctly urban skyline.

Westfield Hurstville and the surrounding streets offer comprehensive shopping and some of Sydney's finest Chinese and pan-Asian dining outside Chinatown. The library, council services, and nearby parks provide excellent community infrastructure. Hurstville attracts young professionals, international students, and established Chinese-Australian families who value city-like convenience and a vibrant social scene. The suburb's walkability and direct train access make car-free living entirely feasible. Hurstville is widely regarded as one of Sydney's premier hubs for Asian groceries, food and services, with specialty supermarkets and stores stocking ingredients from across East and South-East Asia complementing the suburb's extensive restaurant and eatery scene.

Hurstville falls under postcode 2220 and is governed by Georges River Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kogarah electorate.

📰 Featured In

🇨🇳 Top 10 Suburbs for Chinese in Australia🇨🇳 Top 10 Suburbs for Chinese in Sydney

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2220
Urban Area
Hurstville
LGA / Council
Georges River
Federal Electorate
Barton
State Electorate
Kogarah
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.96°, 151.10°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
4.23 km²
Elevation
64m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Hurstville
0.3 km
4 min

Bus Services

  • 961, 963, 980 — Rockdale, Kogarah, Ramsgate 15-25 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
16 km
By Train
26 min to Central
By Car (Peak)
35-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25 min

🛣️ T4 direct to Central, frequent services every 5-10 min

Walkability Very Walkable

Excellent walkability around the station, Westfield, and the main commercial strip

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Westfield Hurstville Shopping Centre Cnr Cross Street & Park Road Hurstville 2220 NSW
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Park & Cross Streets Hurstville 2220 NSW
  • ALDI
    A1 Cross Street, Park Road, Hurstville NSW 2220

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Hurstville, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

West Maling (Revival Life Centre)
663-665 King Georges Road Penshurst • SHR #00269

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Hurstville by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Hurstville Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Hurstville" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$470
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
33 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.1%

153 state housing + 65 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
29,822
Census 2021
31,162
▲ 4.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,116
Income 2021
$36,296
▲ 44.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,750
Born Overseas 21,191

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 8,925
  • 2. Nepal 4,938
  • 3. Hong Kong 1,128
  • 4. Indonesia 548
  • 5. Philippines 536
  • 6. Malaysia 448
  • 7. India 396
  • 8. North Macedonia 330
  • 9. Greece 298
  • 10. New Zealand 286

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 14,691
English 2,300
Australian 1,771
Greek 914
Lebanese 687
Filipino 679
Macedonian 631
Indian 569
Italian 519
Irish 507

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,129
Both parents born in Australia
26,141
Both parents born overseas
1,315
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
38.9%
Christianity
26.5%
Hinduism
15.5%
Buddhism
8.5%
Islam
3.9%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,410 (4.5%)
5-14 years
2,646 (8.5%)
15-19 years
1,256 (4.0%)
20-24 years
3,606 (11.6%)
25-34 years
7,373 (23.7%)
35-44 years
4,130 (13.3%)
45-54 years
3,125 (10.0%)
55-64 years
3,317 (10.6%)
65-74 years
2,410 (7.7%)
75-84 years
1,274 (4.1%)
85+ years
618 (2.0%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which train line serves Hurstville? +

Hurstville is on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line, with direct trains to Sydney CBD (Central Station in about 26 minutes) running every 5-10 minutes during peak hours.

What is the median rent in Hurstville? +

The median weekly rent in Hurstville is approximately $470 per week, reflecting its status as a well-connected urban hub in the Georges River area.

Which council/LGA covers Hurstville? +

Hurstville falls within the Georges River Council local government area, which was formed in 2016 through the merger of Hurstville and Kogarah councils.

What is Hurstville known for? +

Hurstville is best known for its vibrant Chinese-Australian community, excellent multicultural dining scene, Westfield shopping centre, and outstanding public transport connections that make it the commercial heart of Sydney's south.