# Hurstville - Central

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Georges River › 2220, NSW

Area: 1 km²

A vast majority of residents in Hurstville - Central were born overseas, making it a highly diverse hub. The community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 32 and a high proportion of young adults. This international character is reflected in the high rates of non-English languages spoken at home. It is a dense, urban environment where high educational attainment meets a predominantly rental-based housing market.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is just 32, which is noticeably younger than the New South Wales average of 39. Children under 15 and seniors aged 65 and over are both well below the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 12,046 | — |
| Median age | 32 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.3% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 11.0% | — |
| Children under 15 | 13.2% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 6.8% | — |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 43.0%, Older adults (45–64) 17.1%, Youth (15–24) 15.8%, Children (0–14) 13.2%, Seniors (65+) 11.0%

**Marital status** — Married 51.0%, Never married 35.7%, Divorced 7.8%, Separated 2.8%, Widowed 2.7%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas rates are far above the national figure at 73.4%, with Chinese, Nepal, and Australian being the most common countries of birth.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 73.4% | — |

**Country of birth** — China 30.5%, Australia 22.3%, Nepal 20.3%, Philippines 2.1%, India 1.7%, Vietnam 0.9%, New Zealand 0.8%, Italy 0.3%, England 0.3%, South Africa 0.1%

**Ancestry** — Chinese 48.5%, English 6.7%, Australian 4.6%, Filipino 2.5%, Indian 2.2%, Greek 1.4%, Italian 1.1%, Irish 1.1%, Vietnamese 1.1%, Scottish 0.9%, German 0.4%, Dutch 0.1%

## Language

Language diversity is very high, with 80.2% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national average of 22.3%. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also far above the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 80.2% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 18.8% | — |

**Language used at home** — Mandarin 28.8%, Cantonese 15.0%, English only 14.6%, Arabic 1.7%, Greek 1.1%, Tagalog 1.0%, Hindi 0.8%, Vietnamese 0.7%, Italian 0.3%, Punjabi 0.2%

## Religion

About 41.6% of people report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Other common affiliations include Christianity and Hinduism.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 41.6% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 41.6%, Christianity 20.9%, Hinduism 19.7%, Buddhism 8.6%, Not stated 5.8%, Islam 3.1%, Other religions 0.3%, Judaism 0.0%

## Education & Qualifications

The area is highly qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher held by 42.0% of adults, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far above the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 79.4% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 42.0% | — |
| Schools | 3 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.88 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 56 | — |
| School enrolments | 1,481 | — |
| Average school size | 494 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,088 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 79.4%, Year 9 or below 7.4%, Year 10 5.4%, Year 11 1.8%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 36.7%, Postgraduate degree 22.1%, Advanced diploma / diploma 16.9%, Certificate III / IV 7.3%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.3%, Certificate I / II 0.9%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 32.8%, Information technology 12.7%, Health 10.2%, Engineering & related 8.4%, Society & culture 8.2%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.3%, Education 3.5%, Natural & physical sciences 3.0%, Creative arts 2.7%, Architecture & building 1.8%, Agriculture & environment 0.4%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,717, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal incomes and the number of high-earning households are lower than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $725 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,717 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,733 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 6.9% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 19.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 33.9%, $650–$1,499 25.9%, Under $650 16.0%, $3,000–$3,999 10.7%, $4,000 or more 8.6%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 42.3%, $650–$1,499 37.4%, $1,500–$2,999 12.4%, $3,000 or more 2.1%

## Health & Disability

Residents here report far fewer long-term health conditions (12.5%) and mental health conditions (2.6%) than the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 12.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 2.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.2% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 5.1%, Diabetes 3.5%, Asthma 2.9%, Arthritis 2.8%, Mental health 2.6%, Heart disease 2.2%, Cancer 1.3%, Stroke 0.5%, Lung condition 0.4%, Dementia 0.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 81.6%, One condition 9.4%, Two conditions 2.2%, Three or more 0.8%

## Community Participation

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at 6.0%, well below the national figure of 14.1%. The proportion of people providing unpaid care or caring for children is also well below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 6.0% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 7.0% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 19.5% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.3% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 15.5% | — |

## First Nations

The First Nations population is small, but those who are present have a Year 12 completion rate (56.0%) and personal income that are well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 31 | — |
| First Nations median age | 24 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 56.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $850 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,292 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 9.7% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes tend to be slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are a little more common than the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.7 | — |
| One-parent families | 15.2% | — |
| People living alone | 20.2% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 47.6%, Couples without children 34.1%, One-parent families 15.2%, Other families 3.1%

**Household size** — 2 people 31.1%, 3 people 23.8%, 1 person 20.2%, 4 people 15.8%, 5 people 6.1%, 6 or more 3.0%

## Housing & Dwellings

The area is dominated by flats or apartments, with 85.6% of homes fitting this type. Renting is far more common here than elsewhere, with 57.9% of households renting and typical weekly rents being a little above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $460 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,010 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.30 | — |
| Households renting | 57.9% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 16.8% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 11.3% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 28.8% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 57.9%, Owned with a mortgage 22.0%, Owned outright 16.8%, Other tenure 1.8%, Not stated 1.4%

**Types of homes** — Flat or apartment 85.6%, Separate house 11.3%, Townhouse / semi-detached 2.9%, Other dwelling 0.1%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 54.7%, 3 bedrooms 21.0%, 1 bedroom 14.8%, 4 bedrooms 5.0%, 5 or more 2.8%, Studio / none 0.5%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 65.2%, $550–$749 18.3%, $200–$349 8.8%, Under $200 3.5%, $750 or more 1.6%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 40.8%, $1,000–$1,799 21.2%, $3,000 or more 18.7%, Under $1,000 13.5%

## Transport & Vehicles

Public transport use is far above the national average, and 26.0% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is consistent with the high number of people who work from home or use transit to reach the city.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 26.0% | — |
| People working from home | 26.9% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 17.1% | — |
| Public transport stops | 44 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 3.65 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2,444.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 16 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 6 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 19 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 60,028 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 269,106 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 50 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 26.9%, Car (driver) 23.1%, Train 15.2%, Walked 5.2%, Car (passenger) 2.3%, Bus 1.9%, Bicycle 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 53.8%, No vehicle 26.0%, 2 vehicles 15.7%, 3 vehicles 3.2%, 4 or more 1.2%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very mobile, with 59.2% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure. This is driven by a high number of recent overseas arrivals.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 59.2% | — |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 31.9% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Full-time employment is well below the national figure, and the unemployment rate of 7.4% is a little above the state average. Many residents work in health care, retail, and hospitality.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 60.1% | — |
| Employed full-time | 48.4% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 18.9%, Retail trade 12.8%, Accommodation & food 11.1%, Professional & technical 8.8%, Finance & insurance 6.4%, Transport & warehousing 5.4%, Administrative & support 5.3%, Manufacturing 5.1%, Education & training 4.1%, Construction 3.8%, Public administration & safety 2.5%, Wholesale trade 2.4%, Other services 2.2%, Rental & real estate 1.7%, Media & telecommunications 1.6%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 0.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.2%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 24.5%, Community & personal service 14.6%, Labourers 12.9%, Sales workers 11.5%, Clerical & administrative 10.9%, Technicians & trades 10.1%, Managers 8.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.8%

## Economy & Advantage

The area has seen far above average population growth since 2021 and is a major business hub with 2,235 businesses. While education and job skills are high, general access to money and resources is very low compared to other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 2 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 1 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 8 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,001 | — |
| Population estimate | 14,602 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 20.1% | — |
| Businesses | 2,235 | — |

## Environment & Climate

Annual rainfall is far above the New South Wales average, and minimum temperatures are well above the state figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,177 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 23.7 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 12.7 | — |

## Walkability

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.4, as 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 9.4 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 8.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 100.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 14.4 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 375 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 6.3% | — |

## Schools serving Hurstville - Central

56 schools, 27,154 students, average ICSEA 1,076.

By sector: Government 36, Catholic 15, Independent 5

By type: Primary 35, Secondary 16, Combined 5

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hurstville Adventist School | Independent | Primary | 0.3 km | 166 |
| Georges River College Hurstville Campus | Government | Secondary | 0.4 km | 267 |
| Hurstville Public School | Government | Primary | 0.5 km | 1,048 |
| Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls | Independent | Combined | 0.5 km | 1,043 |
| St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 0.7 km | 408 |
| Bethany College | Catholic | Secondary | 0.7 km | 1,091 |
| Woniora Road School | Government | Secondary | 0.8 km | 46 |
| Sydney Technical High School | Government | Secondary | 0.8 km | 907 |
| St George Christian School | Independent | Combined | 1.0 km | 845 |
| Hurstville South Public School | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 453 |

## Areas within Hurstville - Central

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