Question 1

Is South Hurstville a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

South Hurstville is a quiet residential pocket in Sydney’s St George area, with tree-lined streets and a mix of older single-storey homes, low- to medium-density units and newer townhouses. It lies just south of the Hurstville commercial hub, so residents can reach the train station, buses and the shops and cafes along Forest Road and King Georges Road. It suits families and commuters who want a suburban feel with everyday conveniences close by.

The suburb has 5,221 residents, a median age of 40 and a typical household income of $1,867 a week. Families make up the bulk of households and about 69.7% of homes are owner-occupied. Georges River Council has progressed local works including a new amenities building at Lower Poulton Park and a library upgrade, and parts of the suburb have been rezoned to allow medium-density housing with a proposed small open-space at Culwulla Street. Whether that mix suits you depends on what you want from a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in South Hurstville?

Accepted Answer

The median house price of $1,580,000 in South Hurstville works out to about 16.3 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, so buying sits well above what local households earned at that time. Renting also takes a substantial slice of income: with a median household income of $1,867 a week at the last Census, a house rent of $900 a week would be about 48.2% of that income (a large share) and a unit rent of $650 a week would be about 34.8% (a sizeable share). Whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is South Hurstville a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House rents in South Hurstville rose a solid 9.8% over the past year. Median house values slipped 1.1% in the same period, a slight decline, so for houses the rental income side has been the clearer source of uplift this year.

Unit values in South Hurstville increased 4.5% over the year, a modest rise, so units showed modest capital growth while houses saw a small fall in value over the same period. Whether that pattern fits your plans depends on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.58M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	-1.1%	4.5%
Sold Past 3 months	13	7
Median days on market Past 12 months	41	27
Average rent Past 12 months	$900	$650
Change in rent Past 12 months	9.8%	N/A

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