Hurstville Grove (NSW)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic updates covering the broader region, alongside fresh addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Hurstville Grove has an estimated population of 2,565 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 41 individuals (1.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,606 people. The shift is calculated from a resident population of 2,564, determined by Districts after reviewing the most recent ERP data published by the ABS (June 2025) and an extra 9 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population scale translates to a density of 2,788 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of domestic regions evaluated by Districts. Growth in the local population was mostly fueled by net migration from overseas, which accounted for approximately 94.0% of all population additions during the latest periods.

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The suburb of Hurstville Grove contains a highly credentialed workforce, with strong representation in professional sectors, a low jobless rate of only 1.6%, and 2.1% in estimated employment expansion over the prior year, based on Districts compilations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,503 locals are employed, while the unemployment rate is 2.5% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and labor participation is generally close to the Greater Sydney mark of 69.1%. Census responses reveal that a high 50.5% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.

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The most recent postcode level ATO statistics from Districts for financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in the suburb of Hurstville Grove are slightly below national averages, showing a median value of $47,874 and an average value of $65,677. This compares to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $52,815 (median) and $72,455 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes are exceptionally high at the 88th percentile ($2,419 weekly), though individual incomes are lower at the 62nd percentile. The figures show that the largest group is comprised of 29.9% of residents (766 people) earning in the - bracket, which aligns with metropolitan patterns where fall into this range. Financial capacity is highlighted by of households earning high weekly incomes above which supports strong local retail spending. Housing costs represent of income, while solid earnings position residents in the th percentile for disposable income, and the local SEIFA income score places it in the th decile.

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The composition of residential properties in the suburb of Hurstville Grove at the time of the last Census consisted of 88.1% separate houses and 11.9% alternative housing types (including duplexes, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to the metropolitan Sydney split of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% alternative types. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in the suburb of Hurstville Grove was much higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 48.9%, with the remaining properties either under mortgage (36.1%) or occupied by tenants (15.0%). The median monthly home loan payment in the area was well above the Sydney metropolitan average at $3,200, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, mortgage payments in the suburb of Hurstville Grove are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 86.2%, which is composed of 53.0% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 13.8%, with single-person households representing 12.1% and group houses making up 1.7%. The median household occupancy of 3.2 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The educational standing of the locality is prominent within the region, with university degree rates (39.8% of residents aged 15+) higher than the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW rate of 32.2%, showing the value placed on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 28.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (8.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 27.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (16.1%).

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Public transit research shows 17 active passenger stops within the suburb of Hurstville Grove, utilizing a combination of bus services. These local stops are serviced by 7 separate routes, which combine to offer 523 weekly passenger journeys. Transit connectivity is classified as outstanding, with residents living an average of 146 meters from the nearest transit stop. Being a heavily residential locality, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 89%, followed by trains at 6%. Household car ownership averages 1.8 vehicles per home, which is above the metropolitan average. A high 50.5% of working residents work from home, based on 2021 Census records, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic conditions.

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Public health records indicate excellent outcomes throughout the suburb of Hurstville Grove, according to Districts analysis of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, showing very low rates of common illnesses across all age groups, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is just ahead of the average SA2 region at approximately 53% of the total population (~1,357 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

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The suburb of Hurstville Grove exhibits significant cultural diversity, with 38.0% of the population born outside Australia and 51.9% speaking a non-English language at home. The predominant religious affiliation in the suburb of Hurstville Grove is Christianity, representing 61.5% of residents. This is higher than the Greater Sydney level of 49.2%.

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The median age of 43 in the suburb of Hurstville Grove is notably older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is also well above the national median of 38. The age distribution highlights that 55 - 64 year-olds are particularly well represented (14.8%), whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is relatively small (10.8%) compared to Greater Sydney. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 12.2% to 14.7% of the total population, and the 75 to 84 bracket has climbed from 6.0% to 7.3%. On the other hand, the proportion of 5 to 14 year-olds has decreased from 13.0% to , while the to age cohort has fallen from to . Looking ahead to demographic projections indicate major transitions in the local age structure. The to cohort is expected to grow strongly, adding individuals () to rise from to . Crucially, residents aged and over will make up of total population growth, showing the aging trend in the area. Conversely, the to and to brackets are projected to experience declines in numbers.

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Hurstville Grove currently has an estimated 117 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 64 children aged 0-2 and 44 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 8% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 5% by 2041 (to approximately 111 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 228. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.