Hurstville, NSW 2220 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hurstville is a commercial hub in Sydney's St George area, 16 km south of the CBD, home to Westfield Hurstville and Hurstville Central shopping centres above the train station. The suburb has a large Asian Australian population including many from China and Nepal. Housing comprises detached houses and high-rise apartments.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 31,162
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,804 /week
- Median personal income
- $698 /week
- Median family income
- $1,802 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Georges River
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Barton
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $850 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Median house price
- $2,110,000
- Rent share of household income
- 47%
Schools
- Hurstville Boys High School
- Hurstville Public School
- Danebank Anglican School for Girls
Transport
- T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line — Hurstville Station
Lifestyle & amenities
Multicultural suburb with 63% Asian ancestry residents, centred around Forest Road retail strip and shopping centres Westfield Hurstville and Hurstville Central. Mix of families and professionals using the major transport interchange.
- 27 cafés
- 86 restaurants
- 9 pubs and bars
- 62 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 17 supermarkets
- 29 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 15.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 55.9% of the 16,264 resolvable premises in Hurstville. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 17.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 5.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 20.9%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 55.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,080 across postcode 2220 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 866 theft, 362 violent offences, 255 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hurstville?
Hurstville (NSW 2220) had 31,162 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Georges River local government area.
What is the median rent in Hurstville?
The median advertised rent in Hurstville is $850/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hurstville?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Hurstville. Nearest include: Hurstville Boys High School, Hurstville Public School, Danebank Anglican School for Girls. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hurstville?
Hurstville is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (55.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hurstville?
Across postcode 2220, 2,080 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (866), violent (362), drug offences (255). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Hurstville?
In Hurstville, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (15.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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