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South Hurstville NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for South Hurstville, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of South Hurstville NSW is 5,221 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Hurstville is $721 per week ($37,492 per year). Median rent in South Hurstville is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). South Hurstville has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. South Hurstville has a population density of 5012.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in South Hurstville is China. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Hurstville is $2,383.
There were 26 recorded offences in South Hurstville in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (10 offences).
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South Hurstville Population
South Hurstville Median Income & Rent
South Hurstville Demographics
Gender Split
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South Hurstville Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Hurstville Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Hurstville Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
South Hurstville Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
South Hurstville Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
South Hurstville Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
South Hurstville Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
South Hurstville Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
South Hurstville Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
South Hurstville Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
South Hurstville Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
South Hurstville Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
South Hurstville Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
South Hurstville Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
South Hurstville School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
South Hurstville Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
South Hurstville Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
South Hurstville Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
South Hurstville How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
South Hurstville Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
South Hurstville Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
South Hurstville Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
South Hurstville Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
South Hurstville Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
South Hurstville Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
South Hurstville Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
South Hurstville Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
South Hurstville Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
South Hurstville Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
South Hurstville When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
South Hurstville Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
South Hurstville Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
South Hurstville Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
South Hurstville Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
South Hurstville Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 26 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
South Hurstville Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Hurstville
What is the population of South Hurstville NSW?
The population of South Hurstville NSW is 5,221 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5012.0 people per km².South Hurstville is ranked #1,507 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in South Hurstville?
The median personal income in South Hurstville NSW is $721 per week, or $37,492 per year.The median household income is $1,867 per week.Family income is $2,059 per week.South Hurstville is ranked #5,090 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in South Hurstville?
Median rent in South Hurstville NSW is $500 per week ($2,167 per month).Rent represents 26.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.South Hurstville ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in South Hurstville?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Hurstville NSW is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in South Hurstville?
The median age in South Hurstville NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is South Hurstville a good suburb to live in?
South Hurstville is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 5,221.The median income is $721/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13603. All dollar figures in AUD.