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South Hurstville

NSW 2221 • Greater Sydney

5,221
Population (2021)
$37,492
Median 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

🚌 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

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 South Hurstville by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View South Hurstville Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 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)

🎓 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)

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

Income Comparison

📊 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.