South Hurstville
NSW 2221 · Georges River
5,221 (2021) → 5,626 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Georges River local government area (est. 176,730 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
South Hurstville is a moderate growth suburb in Georges River, NSW 2221, about 15km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.19M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 81/100, and is a short drive from the coast. South Hurstville has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 97/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2221 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (17.99%), Hong Kong (3.72%), Lebanon (2.28%), Greece (1.78%), North Macedonia (1.46%)
Top languages: Mandarin (16.91%), Cantonese (13.87%), Arabic (6%), Greek (5.17%), Macedon (2.26%)
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 1056 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Raphael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1130
- Marist Catholic College Penshurst - South Hurstville CampusSecondary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Hurstville South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1077
- Woniora Road SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 999
- Blakehurst High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1043
- St George Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.8kmICSEA 1159
- Connells Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1088
- Blakehurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1049
- Mater Dei Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1103
- Hurstville Adventist SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1114
- Hurstville Grove Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1097
- Hurstville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1102
- Georges River College Hurstville CampusSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1017
- Sydney Technical High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1136
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
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 South Hurstville
Is South Hurstville safe?
South Hurstville has a residential safety score of 97/100, 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 3,026 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in South Hurstville?
In South Hurstville, the median house price is $2.19M and the median unit price is $893K. Median weekly house rent is $1,100.
How far is South Hurstville from Sydney CBD?
South Hurstville is about 14.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 57 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in South Hurstville?
South Hurstville has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1130 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in South Hurstville?
South Hurstville has a transport score of 81/100 and 26 bus stops.