Hurlstone Park
A 46.3% one-year jump in the median house price, from $1,210,000 in 2024 to $1,770,000 in 2025, makes this small inner-west pocket one of the sharper movers in the dataset, and the demand behind it shows in the numbers. Household income sits in the 80.1st percentile nationally, university qualifications reach 54.8%, which is 24.7 points above the national figure, and 38.1% of residents were born overseas, 16.5 points above national. The compact 1.2 km2 footprint holds 5,001 people at 4,163 per km2, and the median age of 42 runs 2.0 years above national, pointing to an established, well-educated owner base rather than a churning rental market.
Population
5,001
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,121/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
41
Median House
$1.6M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $1,630,000 median house price reflects scarcity of detached stock as much as raw demand. Separate houses make up 53.4% of dwellings, apartments 30.8% and semi-detached homes 13.1%, so houses are the majority but compete against a sizeable unit segment. Three-bedroom dwellings lead at 36.7% and two-bedroom at 35.2%, while 4-plus bedroom homes are just 20.9%, so larger families have thin choice. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,600, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.3%, which sits below the 30% stress threshold despite the steep entry price, because household income reaches the 80.1st percentile. The price climbed 46.3% in a single year from $1,210,000 to $1,770,000, so timing and budget discipline matter more here than in slower markets.
For Buyers
The $1,630,000 median house price reflects scarcity of detached stock as much as raw demand. Separate houses make up 53.4% of dwellings, apartments 30.8% and semi-detached homes 13.1%, so houses are the majority but compete against a sizeable unit segment. Three-bedroom dwellings lead at 36.7% and two-bedroom at 35.2%, while 4-plus bedroom homes are just 20.9%, so larger families have thin choice. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,600, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.3%, which sits below the 30% stress threshold despite the steep entry price, because household income reaches the 80.1st percentile. The price climbed 46.3% in a single year from $1,210,000 to $1,770,000, so timing and budget discipline matter more here than in slower markets.
For Investors
A 32.9% renter share and weekly rent of $460 give landlords a working tenant pool, but yield is the constraint. Against the $1,630,000 median, that rent implies a gross yield near 1.5%, low even by inner-Sydney standards, so the case rests on capital growth rather than cash flow. The vacancy rate of 7.7% points to softness in the apartment segment, which is 30.8% of dwellings, so unit landlords face more competition than house owners. Development activity is moderate at 35 applications in 12 months, largely alterations and shop-top housing rather than major new supply, which keeps stock tight. With the median up 46.3% year on year and rent-to-income at a comfortable 21.7%, the investment logic leans on price momentum and a deep, educated rental base more than on headline returns.
Development Activity
Total DAs
221
Last 12 Months
41
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-19.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 42 is 2.0 years above the national figure, and the resident base is notably international: 38.1% were born overseas, 16.5 points above national. Ancestry leans Anglo-Celtic but with a strong southern-European thread, led by English (1,132), Irish (573), Greek (521) and Scottish (405), and the top non-English languages are Greek (175), Arabic (121), Portuguese (71) and Mandarin (67). University qualifications at 54.8% run 24.7 points above national, a marker of a professional resident profile. Average household size is 2.5, in line with the national average, and couples without children make up 28.7% of families against 1,472 couples with children. Christianity is the largest religion at 2,357 residents, followed by Buddhism at 174.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
53.4%
Houses
13.1%
Townhouse
30.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits three ways: 36.6% own outright, 30.5% carry a mortgage and 32.9% rent. Outright owners outnumbering mortgage holders signals long-held, debt-free wealth rather than a churn of recent buyers, consistent with the median age of 42. The stock is 53.4% separate houses, 30.8% apartments and 13.1% semi-detached, so detached homes hold their value through being the majority but not the entirety of supply. Three-bedroom dwellings account for 36.7% and two-bedroom 35.2%, while 4-plus bedroom homes are 20.9%. The median house price rose from $1,210,000 to $1,770,000 across 2024-2025, a 46.3% move. Mortgage-to-income at 28.3% and rent-to-income at 21.7% both stay below stress thresholds, which is unusual at this price point and explained by household income in the 80.1st percentile.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,600
Rent / wk
$460
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$968
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.7%
Unoccupied
162
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.7%
Couples, no children
3,984
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce concentrates in knowledge and care sectors: Professional/Tech leads at 15.8% (305 workers), Healthcare follows at 15.6% (301) and Education at 15.0% (291), with Public Admin at 8.7% and Finance at 7.1%. By occupation, Professionals (961) and Managers (420) together dominate, which aligns with the 54.8% university qualification rate, 24.7 points above national. Unemployment is moderate at 4.5% and the full-time employment rate is 67.1%. Participation reads just 53.6%, below what the income would suggest, because the older age profile leaves 1,483 residents not in the labour force. Household income in the 80.1st percentile and a low 6.9% needing daily assistance round out a comfortable, professional-led economic base.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.1%
Part-time
28.4%
Participation
53.6%
Employed
2,171
Occupations
Top Industries
University
54.8%
Postgraduate
16.8%
Born Overseas
38.1%
Dwellings
1,952
Transport to Work
Transport leans on cars at 75.0%, with 13.5% using public transport and 6.3% walking or cycling, a mix that fits the compact 1.2 km2 layout served by the local rail line. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring areas, a practical trade-off for the small footprint. Community ties read stable: turnover is low at 21.1%, volunteering runs at 13.7% and only 6.9% (336 residents) need daily assistance despite the median age of 42, 2.0 years above national. Housing costs stay manageable relative to income, with rent-to-income at 21.7% and mortgage-to-income at 28.3%, both below stress thresholds and supported by household income in the 80.1st percentile.
Drive
75.0%
Public Transport
13.5%
Walk / Cycle
6.3%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Hurlstone Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hurlstone Park a good suburb to live in?
Household income sits in the 80.1st percentile nationally and university qualifications reach 54.8%, which is 24.7 points above national. Housing costs stay manageable, with mortgage-to-income at 28.3% and rent-to-income at 21.7%, both below stress thresholds. The main trade-off is a high $1,630,000 median house price.
What is the median house price in Hurlstone Park?
The median house price is $1,630,000. Prices rose 46.3% in a single year, from $1,210,000 in 2024 to $1,770,000 in 2025. Weekly rent averages $460 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,600, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.3%.
What schools are in Hurlstone Park?
No schools are recorded inside the 1.2 km2 Hurlstone Park boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is highly educated, with university qualifications at 54.8%, which is 24.7 points above the national figure.
Is Hurlstone Park safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Hurlstone Park in this dataset. As indirect indicators, resident turnover is low at 21.1% with 78.9% staying put, and only 6.9% of the 5,001 residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a stable, settled area.
Is Hurlstone Park good for property investment?
Rent of $460 a week against a $1,630,000 median gives a gross yield near 1.5%, low for the market, so returns depend on capital growth. The median rose 46.3% year on year and 32.9% of residents rent, though a 7.7% vacancy rate signals softness in the apartment segment.
How is Hurlstone Park's population changing?
The suburb holds 5,001 residents at 4,163 per km2 across a compact 1.2 km2 footprint. Turnover is low at 21.1%, with 78.9% of people staying put, and only 35 development applications were lodged over 12 months, pointing to a stable, owner-heavy base rather than rapid growth.
What languages are spoken in Hurlstone Park?
About 38.1% of residents were born overseas, 16.5 points above national. English dominates, while Greek (175 speakers), Arabic (121), Portuguese (71) and Mandarin (67) are the most common non-English languages, reflecting a strong southern-European and migrant resident mix.
How much development is happening in Hurlstone Park?
There were 35 development applications lodged over the past 12 months, moderate for a 1.2 km2 suburb. Most are alterations, additions or shop-top housing on existing buildings rather than major new supply, consistent with a built-out area where 53.4% of dwellings are separate houses.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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