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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)

85
Overall score

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

5,221
Population
$2.19M
Median house (2025)
97
Safety score
81
Transport score

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.

14.9 km
To Sydney CBD
3.8 km
To coast
$1,097/wk
Median rent (house)
1.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

5,221
Population
40
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Georges River LGA population (est. 2025)176,730
Median household income (weekly)$1,867
vs NSW median+0.9%
Bachelor degree or higher49.1%
Born in Australia49.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse868 / 477 / 398

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

$2.19M
Median house (2025)
$893K+15.3%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,097 / $720 wk
Rental yield (house)2.6%
Days on market (house)37 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

97
Residential

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

4
Break & enter dwelling77/100k
1
Steal from dwelling19/100k
4
Motor vehicle theft77/100k
20
Domestic assault383/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
10
Non-domestic assault192/100k

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: 169 (all categories, latest year)3,237 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

97

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

256
Within 10km2 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1056 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Raphael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1145
  • Marist Catholic College Penshurst - South Hurstville CampusSecondary · Catholic

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Hurstville South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1075
  • Woniora Road SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1033
  • Blakehurst High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1038
  • St George Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.8kmICSEA 1151
  • Connells Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1092
  • Blakehurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1052
  • Mater Dei Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1111
  • Hurstville Adventist SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1114
  • Hurstville Grove Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1065
  • Hurstville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1100
  • Georges River College Hurstville Boys CampusSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1000
  • Sydney Technical High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1123

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

81
26Bus
CBD commute (est.)57 min (bus)
Nearest train stationHurstville (1.2 km)

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.

211 in suburbSupermarkets
900 in suburbCafes/Rest.
614 in suburbParks
332 in suburbPlaygrounds
18Pools
90 in suburbGyms
2Dog parks
161 in suburbGPs
161 in suburbPharmacies
141 in suburbChildcare
51 in suburbLibraries
106Sports fields
51 in suburbVets
Nearest beachLady Margaret Beach (4.3 km)
Nearest hospitalSt George Hospital (2.9 km)
Nearest vet160 m
Nearest airportSydney (7.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

69

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

9
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
106
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

79

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

61
Parks
6
Nature reserves
8
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
2
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

73

Rich cultural scene

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

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
2
Museums
7
Galleries
5
Libraries
0
Arts centres
6
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

37

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
4
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.38

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

71

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

3
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services6
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.15

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.89%
Projected population 20416,125
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Georges River

Allawah$1.71M78transportHurstville Grove$1.85M80transportKyle BayData not available70transportBlakehurst$2.32M77transportConnells Point$2.44M80transportCarss ParkData not available80transport

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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 3,237 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 $1,097.

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 1145 (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.

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.