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Hurlstone Park

NSW 2193 · Canterbury-Bankstown

5,001 (2021) → 5,241 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)

91
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,001
Population
$2.39M
Median house (2025)
68
Safety score
90
Transport score

Hurlstone Park is a moderate growth suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2193, about 8km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.39M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 90/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Hurlstone Park has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.

8.3 km
To Sydney CBD
5.6 km
To coast
$880/wk
Median rent (house)
290 m
To nearest station

Demographics

5,001
Population
42
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Canterbury-Bankstown LGA population (est. 2025)399,994
Median household income (weekly)$2,121
vs NSW median+14.6%
Bachelor degree or higher60.5%
Born in Australia60.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,043 / 601 / 255

Top countries of birth: Greece (4.22%), England (3.02%), China (2.68%), Lebanon (2.58%), Vietnam (2.24%)

Top languages: Greek (8.02%), Arabic (5.06%), Mandarin (2.8%), Italian (2.76%), Portuguese (2.7%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.39M+16.9%
Median house (2025)
$851K+20.9%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$880 / $670 wk
Rental yield (house)1.9%
Days on market (house)39 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

68
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

10
Break & enter dwelling200/100k
18
Steal from dwelling360/100k
5
Motor vehicle theft100/100k
7
Domestic assault140/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
10
Non-domestic assault200/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 176 (all categories, latest year)3,519 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

13

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

356
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1072 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Edgeware SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 852

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Canterbury Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1065
  • Canterbury Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1069
  • Canterbury Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1003
  • St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1085
  • Yeo Park Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1119
  • Dulwich Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1110
  • Trinity Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1164
  • St Maroun's CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1051
  • Ashbury Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1110
  • Canterbury South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1034
  • Marrickville West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1055
  • Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and DesignSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1085

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

90
1Train
25Bus
CBD commute (est.)25 min (train)
Nearest train stationHurlstone Park (290 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
1,090mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

330 in suburbSupermarkets
330 in suburbCafes/Rest.
716 in suburbParks
367 in suburbPlaygrounds
19017 in suburbPools
250 in suburbGyms
2Dog parks
280 in suburbGPs
180 in suburbPharmacies
171 in suburbChildcare
50 in suburbLibraries
1833 in suburbSports fields
4Vets
Nearest beachKyeemagh Dog Beach (5.6 km)
Nearest hospitalCanterbury Hospital (3.0 km)
Nearest vet700 m
Nearest airportSydney (6.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

83

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

25
Gyms
7
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
183
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

93

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

71
Parks
5
Nature reserves
157
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
4
Picnic areas
3
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

79

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
11
Galleries
5
Libraries
1
Arts centres
5
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

38

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.40

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

48

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

4
Long Day Care
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.80

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.18%
Projected population 20416,400
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Canterbury-Bankstown

Canterbury$1.91M90transportAshbury$2.48M83transportEarlwood$2.05M86transportCampsie$2.05M90transportCroydon Park$2.20M82transportClemton ParkData not available69transport

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Frequently asked questions about Hurlstone Park

Is Hurlstone Park safe?

Hurlstone Park has a residential safety score of 68/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,519 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Hurlstone Park?

In Hurlstone Park, the median house price is $2.39M and the median unit price is $851K. Median weekly house rent is $880.

How far is Hurlstone Park from Sydney CBD?

Hurlstone Park is about 8.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 25 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Hurlstone Park?

Hurlstone Park has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 852 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Hurlstone Park?

Hurlstone Park has a transport score of 90/100, including 1 train station and 25 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.