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Hurstville

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2220
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Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains HURSTVILLE, 2220 saw average growth in the long term.

A survey of average capital gains or median home price increase in suburbs across the country shows that HURSTVILLE, 2220 obtained a 5.56% growth over a ten-year period. It ranks 2594th on our list of suburbs that property investors should look into.

HURSTVILLE, 2220 in NSW belongs to the local government area of Georges River.

HURSTVILLE, 2220 has a capital gain of 8.07% for the past year, which is lower than average compared to its 45.1% growth within a five-year period.

With the median home price in HURSTVILLE sitting at $2,175,000, and the average rent at $770, property owners could potentially earn a 1.84% increase in gross rental yield.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in HURSTVILLE are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Surburb overview

Hurstville lies approximately 16 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district and forms part of the St George region under the Georges River Council area. The suburb encompasses around 4.2 square kilometres and had a population of 31,162 at the 2021 census.

Hurstville is recognised as one of Sydney’s most ethnically diverse areas, with 28.1 per cent of residents born in Australia, and significant communities originating from China (28.6 per cent), Nepal (15.8 per cent), Hong Kong and elsewhere.

Only 18.4 per cent spoke English at home, while Mandarin (26.1 per cent), Cantonese (16.2 per cent) and Nepali (15.4 per cent) were the most commonly spoken other languages.

The median age and household size are not specified, but the linguistic and cultural data suggest a vibrant, multicultural suburb.

Hurstville serves as the administrative and commercial hub for the St George area, incorporating extensive retail and civic infrastructure.

Forest Road hosts a central shopping precinct featuring multiple banks, retail outlets and the civic buildings, including Georges River Council’s offices, Hurstville City Library and the Hurstville Museum & Gallery.

The suburb contains two major shopping centres: Westfield Hurstville, which spans seven levels with some 250 stores, and Hurstville Central, positioned above the railway station, comprising a Coles supermarket and around 40 specialty shops.

Hurstville railway station stands as a significant transport interchange on the Illawarra line, enabling express train travel to Sydney Central in approximately 20 minutes and serving both suburban and intercity lines.

A vast network of bus routes departs from Forest Road and Ormonde Parade, offering links across Southern and Western Sydney through Transit Systems and U-Go Mobility operators.
On census day in 2021, 27.1 per cent of people travelled to work via public transport, while 21.9 per cent used a private car and around 5.5 per cent opted for walking or cycling.

Parks and recreational areas include Woodville Park, Hurstville Park, Thorpe Park and Kempt Field, each providing green space for leisure and outdoor activity.

The suburb supports cultural activities through facilities such as the Hurstville Museum & Gallery and various historic landmarks that contribute to the community’s cultural identity.

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