Hurstville Grove
A $2.27 million median house price in a suburb of just 2,606 people says a great deal. Hurstville Grove earns household income in the 91.1st percentile nationally and scores decile 9 on all four SEIFA indexes, placing it firmly in the top tier of socioeconomic advantage in NSW. The suburb is overwhelmingly owner-occupied, with 48.5% of dwellings owned outright and only 14.8% renting, far below the national average. Separate houses account for 88.1% of stock and 61.3% of those have four or more bedrooms, reflecting large family homes on a compact 0.92 km2 footprint. University qualifications reach 52.2%, which is 22.1 points above the national figure, and the median age of 43 is three years older than the national median.
Population
2,606
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,419/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
24
Median House
$2.3M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
At a median of $2,270,000, Hurstville Grove sits at the upper end of Sydney's southern suburbs, and prices have held steady, rising 0.6% from $2,257,500 in 2024 to $2,270,000 in 2025. The housing stock strongly favours large detached homes: 88.1% are separate houses and 61.3% have four or more bedrooms, meaning buyers have few alternatives to substantial family homes. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,200, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 30.6%, which crosses the standard stress threshold even for households in the 91.1st income percentile. Outright owners at 48.5% outnumber mortgage holders at 36.7%, signalling that much of the stock is held by long-term, debt-free residents. Only 3.2% of dwellings are apartments, so buyers seeking lower-price entry points will need to look at neighbouring suburbs.
For Buyers
At a median of $2,270,000, Hurstville Grove sits at the upper end of Sydney's southern suburbs, and prices have held steady, rising 0.6% from $2,257,500 in 2024 to $2,270,000 in 2025. The housing stock strongly favours large detached homes: 88.1% are separate houses and 61.3% have four or more bedrooms, meaning buyers have few alternatives to substantial family homes. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,200, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 30.6%, which crosses the standard stress threshold even for households in the 91.1st income percentile. Outright owners at 48.5% outnumber mortgage holders at 36.7%, signalling that much of the stock is held by long-term, debt-free residents. Only 3.2% of dwellings are apartments, so buyers seeking lower-price entry points will need to look at neighbouring suburbs.
For Investors
The rental market in Hurstville Grove is thin by design. At 14.8% renter share, demand for tenancies is well below the state average, and weekly rent of $600 against a $2,270,000 median implies a gross yield near 1.4%, among the lowest in Sydney. The 5.0% vacancy rate is elevated compared to tighter outer-suburban markets. Overseas migration adds 169 residents a year to the broader SA2 area, which is the primary population driver, but internal migration removes 89 annually, limiting net growth. Development is active, with 22 applications lodged in the past 12 months, skewed toward secondary dwellings and complying development rather than large-scale supply additions. The investment case rests on long-run capital preservation in a premium, established precinct rather than rental yield.
Development Activity
Total DAs
160
Last 12 Months
24
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+4.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 43 sits three years above the national figure, and the demographic trajectory is aging: the senior share has risen 3.5 points while the working-age share has contracted 1.2 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents make up 38.0% of the population, which is 16.4 points higher than national. The dominant ancestries are Chinese (662 residents), English (380) and Greek (355), with languages reflecting that mix: Mandarin (173 speakers), Greek (116) and Cantonese (112) are the most common non-English languages. University qualifications reach 52.2%, which is 22.1 points above the national average, and the average household size of 3.2 is 0.7 above national, consistent with the multi-generational family-home profile. Couples with children make up the largest family type at 971 households, while couples without children account for 436.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.1%
Houses
8.7%
Townhouse
3.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is heavily skewed toward ownership: 48.5% of dwellings are owned outright, 36.7% carry a mortgage and only 14.8% are rented, a profile more typical of an established affluent enclave than a high-turnover suburb. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 88.1%, with semi-detached dwellings at 8.7% and apartments at just 3.2%. Bedroom distribution reinforces the family-home character: 61.3% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, 31.3% have three bedrooms and 7.4% have two, well above state averages for larger homes. The median price moved from $2,257,500 in 2024 to $2,270,000 in 2025, a 0.6% rise, with peak and current price identical. Mortgage stress is a real factor, with the mortgage-to-income ratio at 30.6%, just above the 30% threshold, even though household income sits in the 91.1st percentile nationally.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$3,200
Rent / wk
$600
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$872
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.0%
Unoccupied
43
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
30.6% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
18.6%
Couples, no children
2,343
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce concentrates in high-income sectors. Professional and technical services lead at 14.0% of workers (127 people), followed closely by Healthcare at 13.7% (125) and Education at 9.8% (89). Construction at 9.1% and Finance at 8.9% round out the top five. By occupation, Professionals dominate at 393 workers, ahead of Managers at 217 and Clerical/Admin at 204. The full-time employment rate of 62.8% is solid and the unemployment rate of 4.3% is moderate, though the participation rate of 52.2% is below average because 829 residents are not in the labour force, reflecting the older demographic. Real income grew 15.1% over the decade, and SEIFA places the suburb in decile 9 on all four indexes, signalling uniformly high advantage across education, employment, economic resources and relative disadvantage.
Unemployment
1.7%
Labour Force
8,120
Unemployed
134
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.8%
Part-time
32.9%
Participation
52.2%
Employed
1,068
Occupations
Top Industries
University
52.2%
Postgraduate
12.3%
Born Overseas
38.0%
Dwellings
813
Transport to Work
Hurstville Grove is car-dependent, with 87.3% of residents driving to work, higher than the national average, and only 4.6% using public transport. Walking or cycling accounts for 2.2%. The suburb earns decile 9 on the IRSAD advantage index, placing it among the top 10% nationally for access to economic and social resources. Volunteering runs at 12.7% of residents, and only 4.5% (114 people) need daily assistance, low figures that reflect the suburb's relatively self-sufficient population. The mobility rate is low: 81.7% of residents stayed in the same dwelling from the prior year, signalling strong attachment and very low churn. No schools are recorded within the 0.92 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in adjacent areas, which is common for a small, residential suburb with a 2,606 population.
Drive
87.3%
Public Transport
4.6%
Walk / Cycle
2.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.18%/yr
(+24 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth is slow but steady at 0.18% annually, adding roughly 24 people per year. The suburb recovered from a 3.6% COVID dip and is now 2.1% above the COVID low, though it has not returned to the pre-COVID SA2 peak. Medium forecasts project the broader SA2 population growing from roughly 12,985 in 2025 to 13,068 by 2031, a modest trajectory. The primary growth driver is overseas migration, adding 169 residents a year, while internal migration removes 89 annually, a net pattern that reflects how established, premium suburbs attract international arrivals but see locals move outward. The 10-year population change of 5.4% is below the state average for established Sydney. Gentrification scores low at 10 out of 100, which is expected for a suburb already at decile 9 advantage with little room to re-rate upward.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+169
Net Internal / yr
-89
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
COVID recovered (-4% dip → full recovery)
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Hurstville Grove compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hurstville Grove a good suburb to live in?
Hurstville Grove ranks in the top decile nationally on all four SEIFA indexes (decile 9), with household income in the 91.1st percentile. University qualifications reach 52.2%, which is 22.1 points above the national figure. The suburb is predominantly large detached homes with 88.1% separate houses and a stable, low-turnover resident base where 81.7% of people stay year to year.
What is the median house price in Hurstville Grove?
The median house price is $2,270,000 as of 2025, up 0.6% from $2,257,500 in 2024. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,200, and weekly rent is $600. Even at the 91.1st income percentile, the mortgage-to-income ratio reaches 30.6%, just above the standard stress threshold.
What schools are in Hurstville Grove?
No schools are recorded inside the 0.92 km2 Hurstville Grove boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local education profile is strong, with 52.2% of residents holding university qualifications, which is 22.1 points above the national average.
Is Hurstville Grove safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Hurstville Grove in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 9 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, among the top tiers nationally, and only 4.5% of its 2,606 residents (114 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage, stable community.
Is Hurstville Grove good for property investment?
The gross rental yield is near 1.4%, very low, based on $600 weekly rent against a $2,270,000 median. The renter share is only 14.8% and the vacancy rate sits at 5.0%. Overseas migration adds 169 residents annually to the area, supporting long-run demand, but the investment case depends on capital growth rather than rental income.
How is Hurstville Grove's population changing?
Annual growth is 0.18%, adding about 24 people per year. The broader SA2 population was 12,985 in 2025 and is projected to reach 13,068 by 2031. The 10-year increase of 5.4% is modest. Overseas migration (169 net per year) is the sole growth driver, offsetting an internal migration outflow of 89 per year.
What languages are spoken in Hurstville Grove?
About 38.0% of residents were born overseas, which is 16.4 points above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language with 173 speakers, followed by Greek (116), Cantonese (112) and Arabic (57), reflecting the suburb's Chinese, Greek and Middle Eastern ancestry communities.
How much development is happening in Hurstville Grove?
There were 22 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including secondary dwellings, swimming pools and subdivision works. Activity is mostly complying development on existing residential lots rather than new apartment supply, consistent with an established suburb where 88.1% of dwellings are already separate houses at a $2,270,000 median.
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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