Hurstville
NSW 2220 · Georges River
31,162 (2021) → 32,911 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hurstville is a moderate growth suburb in Georges River, NSW 2220, about 14km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.21M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Hurstville has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2220 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (28.64%), Nepal (15.85%), Hong Kong (3.62%), Indonesia (1.76%), Philippines (1.72%)
Top languages: Mandarin (26.07%), Cantonese (16.17%), Nepali (15.38%), Arabic (2.57%), Greek (2.09%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1058 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Danebank - An Anglican School for GirlsCombined · IndependentICSEA 1146
- Hurstville Adventist SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1114
- Hurstville Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1102
- Hurstville South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1077
- Georges River College Hurstville CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1017
- Woniora Road SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 999
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1088
- Bethany CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1083
- Aspect South East Sydney School, HurstvillePrimary · Independent · 1.1km
- Penshurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1061
- Sydney Technical High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1136
- St Declan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1108
- Arkana CollegePrimary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1092
- Georges River College Penshurst CampusSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1038
- Kingsgrove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1010
- Kingsgrove High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 986
- St George Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1159
- Hurstville Grove Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1097
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hurstville
Is Hurstville safe?
Hurstville has a residential safety score of 69/100, 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 6,585 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hurstville?
In Hurstville, the median house price is $2.21M and the median unit price is $768K. Median weekly house rent is $860.
How far is Hurstville from Sydney CBD?
Hurstville is about 13.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 36 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hurstville?
Hurstville has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1076 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hurstville?
Hurstville has a transport score of 97/100, including 2 train stations and 117 bus stops.