South Hurstville at a glance
Median house
$2,272,000
Median unit
$475,200
Weekly rent
$975
Houses · units $760
Gross yield
2.2%
Houses, on the median
Population
5,221
Median age 40
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Prices: Median of 35 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2221), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,272,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (35 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $475,200, roughly 79% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $454,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in South Hurstville.
Median house price
$2,272,000
Median unit price $475,200.
Median of 35 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$975/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$760/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$2,272,000
$475,200
5,221
Median age: 40
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about South Hurstville.
South Hurstville's median house price is $2,272,000 (median of 35 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2221 (NSW), Georges River Council, part of Greater Sydney.
South Hurstville (2221) sits in the Georges River region of NSW. The median house here is $2,272,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
South Hurstville has roughly 5,221 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
South Hurstville scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Hurstville's population at 5,221, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,221
Median age
40
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.23% (median rent $975/wk against a $2,272,000 price tag). Units yield 8.32% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.23%
Based on $2,272,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20268.32%
Based on $475,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202668%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
53
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
32
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in South Hurstville.
Local schools for South Hurstville
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Connells Point Public School
Blakehurst High School
Hurstville South Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About South Hurstville.
- What is the median house price in South Hurstville?
- The median house price in South Hurstville, NSW 2221 is $2,272,000 (median of 35 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $475,200.
- How much is my house worth in South Hurstville?
- A useful starting point is the South Hurstville median house price of $2,272,000 (units $475,200). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is South Hurstville a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in South Hurstville is 2.2%: the median weekly house rent is $975 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2221), June 2026) against the median house price of $2,272,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for South Hurstville: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether South Hurstville is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the South Hurstville postcode?
- South Hurstville is in the 2221 postcode, in NSW, in the Georges River Council region.
- Where is South Hurstville?
- South Hurstville is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2221. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Georges River Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Hurstville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $975, for units it's $760.
- What schools are in South Hurstville?
- There are 20 schools serving South Hurstville on this page, including Connells Point Public School, St Raphael's Catholic Primary School, Blakehurst High School.
- How walkable is South Hurstville?
- South Hurstville has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Hurstville?
- South Hurstville is close to Connells Point, Hurstville Grove, Blakehurst, Kyle Bay, Allawah.
- What is the population of South Hurstville?
- The population of South Hurstville is approximately 5,221 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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