Thinking about buying your first home in Hurstville (2220)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Hurstville is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Hurstville a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Hurstville (2220) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Hurstville suits younger buyers, median age 33, who want dense urban convenience without paying inner-city prices for a unit. At $750,000 for a median unit, it is one of the more accessible entry points on the St George train line, with a 26-minute off-peak run to the CBD. A walkability score in the 89th percentile and 93 transport amenities within 1.6 kilometres mean you can live here comfortably without a car. The two primary schools score a mean ICSEA of 1049, which is solid.
Who would not love it
Families wanting a house will find the median sits at $2,012,500, well above what most first home buyers can stretch to, and First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme stamp duty relief does not apply at that price. With 61% of dwellings being flats and a renter share of 47%, the suburb has a transient, high-density character that does not suit everyone. The SEIFA decile of 6 out of 10 reflects a middle-income area, and the composite Stickybeak grade of B- with a C+ for family liveability signals real limitations for those prioritising schools and open space.
What to verify before you bid
- The "safe insufficient" Stickybeak grade is a direct flag. Request flood and stormwater overlays from Georges River Council before committing, as the data does not detail what is driving that rating. - Strata records matter here. With 503 unit sales in the window and a heavily apartment-dominated stock, obtain the last two years of owners corporation financials and check for deferred maintenance or special levies. - Confirm your specific unit's proximity to the train corridor. With 93 transport amenities within 1.6 kilometres, rail noise is a genuine liveability factor worth inspecting at peak times.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Hurstville?
BOCSAR · HURSTVILLE 2220
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K13,54512 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+69%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Georges River
Within LGA: Georges River
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
TRANSPORT REGULATORY OFFENCES59%1,848 reports
THEFT31%987 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES10%317 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED48%
NON-DOMESTIC52%
Across 223 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Hurstville
21
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
12:04 AEST
Earlwood station · 6.5 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
10.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.1pphm
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.
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
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$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.
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.
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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.
