What suburb is postcode 2220?

Hurstville is the primary suburb with postcode 2220 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Hurstville is the main locality.

Which local government area is Hurstville in?

Hurstville (2220) is located in the Georges River local government area in New South Wales.

What data does Stickybeak show for Hurstville?

Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Hurstville (2220) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).

Is Hurstville flood prone?

Flood risk varies street by street in Hurstville. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.

What are the best schools near Hurstville?

The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Hurstville (2220), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.

Is Hurstville (2220) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?

The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Hurstville (2220). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.

How is Hurstville changing?

The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Hurstville (2220) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Hurstville 2220 suburb insights

Postcode 2220 covers Hurstville, a residential suburb within the Georges River local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Hurstville across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Can I afford Hurstville?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Hurstville? Based on the suburb median of $750,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment

$3,702/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income

47.4%

Tight

Loan assumptions

$600,000 loan

20% deposit ($150,000)

30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 47% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income

Hurstville47.4%

Sydney median income41.3%

30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

Can I afford Hurstville?

Rental market in Hurstville

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 214 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed

$750per week

Sep 2025 · 214 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Connells Point2221

$720▼$30

2.2 km away

Bardwell Park2207

$620▼$130

2.8 km away

Mortdale2223

$620▼$130

2.9 km away

Kingsgrove2208

$600▼$150

3.1 km away

NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Hurstville

FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW

05:33 AEST

Earlwood station · 6.5 km from centroid

12-month median: AQI 30 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants

nearest station

PM2.5i

7.5µg/m³

24-hr avg

PM10i

19.8µg/m³

24-hr avg

NO₂i

0.9pphm

1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean

Earlwood station · 365 daily points

Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

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DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2220

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2220. Expected back by Q3 2026.

How might Hurstville change?

Investor activity in Hurstville

2220 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Compare Hurstville with another suburb

Also in Georges River

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Georges River postcodes, or explore the full Georges River suburb index.

Beverly Hills 2209 Kingsgrove 2208 Kogarah 2217 Connells Point 2221

Other Inner South suburbs

Chippendale 2008 Cronulla 2230 Kogarah 2217 Sutherland 2232 Ultimo 2007

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2220?: Hurstville is the primary suburb with postcode 2220 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Hurstville is the main locality.
Which local government area is Hurstville in?: Hurstville (2220) is located in the Georges River local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Hurstville?: Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Hurstville (2220) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Hurstville flood prone?: Flood risk varies street by street in Hurstville. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Hurstville?: The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Hurstville (2220), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Hurstville (2220) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?: The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Hurstville (2220). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Hurstville changing?: The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Hurstville (2220) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Hurstville in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Hurstville 2220: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Georges River suburb index to compare nearby options.