NSW · Georges River Council
Hurstville Grove, 2220
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Georges River, Hurstville Grove is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker safety and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment and housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,606
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $2,419
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 43 of 853
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,200
- Employment rate
- 56.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 34 / 71 / 26
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $750
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $860
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $750
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 400
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 329
- Against the person
- 31
- Against property
- 92
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 126.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 84 residents
- State safety percentile
- 85.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +14.5%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions246
- Fraud141
- Malicious Damage To Property179
- Steal From Retail Store448
- Transport Regulatory Offences1852
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
30 public transport stops in this suburb
- Grove Park, Hillcrest Av
- Hillcrest Av At Denman St
- Hillcrest Av At Lansdowne St
- Waitara Pde At Jellicoe St
- Waitara Pde At Seymour St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
63 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Supporting Development30 HAMPTON STREET HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Subdivision1 THE CRESCENT HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure30 EAST CRESCENT HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Supporting Development30 HAMPTON STREET HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
2025· 8 proposals
September 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation68 EAST CRESCENT HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 WAITARA PARADE HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Fences; Swimming pool19 SEYMOUR STREET HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
May 2025
- Subdivision16 CECIL STREET HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool42 WEST CRESCENT HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Withdrawn
April 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)76 LAYCOCK ROAD HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
March 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure30 EAST CRESCENT HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
January 2025
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)63 MORSHEAD DRIVE HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
2024· 4 proposals
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure53 HAMPTON STREET HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
July 2024
- Demolition; Subdivision; Dual occupancy (attached)10 SPALDING CRESCENT HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 SEYMOUR STREET HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure47 WHITFIELD PARADE HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
2023· 9 proposals
December 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure100 HURSTVILLE ROAD HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Withdrawn
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure53 HAMPTON STREET HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 SEYMOUR STREET HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure110 HURSTVILLE ROAD HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling132 MORSHEAD DRIVE HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Withdrawn
May 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition121 HILLCREST AVENUE HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Withdrawn
April 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development51 EAST CRESCENT HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
March 2023
- Dwelling6 EAST CRESCENT HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
February 2023
- Dual occupancy16 Seymour st hurstville groveDetermined
2022· 10 proposals
December 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing110 HURSTVILLE ROAD HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
July 2022
- Other128 MORSHEAD DRIVE HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
- Subdivision of land36 WHITFIELD PARADE HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
- Dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development19 CECIL STREET HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
- Dual occupancy40 WHITFIELD PARADE HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
- Other31 SEYMOUR STREET HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
June 2022
- Dwelling5 WAITARA PARADE HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development53 EAST CRESCENT HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Withdrawn
March 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development66 SEYMOUR STREET HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
January 2022
- Dwelling; Demolition135 LAYCOCK ROAD HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
2021· 5 proposals
December 2021
- Dual occupancy; Demolition22 SPALDING CRESCENT HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
November 2021
- Subdivision of land60 JELLICOE STREET HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
October 2021
- Dual occupancy30 WAITARA PARADE HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing84A LAYCOCK ROAD HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
September 2021
- Dwelling5 WAITARA PARADE HURSTVILLE GROVE 2220Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
36 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (7)
- 54 Waitara PdeBus stop
- Grove Park, Hillcrest AvBus stop
- Hillcrest Av at Denman StBus stop
- Hillcrest Av at Godfrey StBus stop
- Hillcrest Av at Lansdowne StBus stop
- Lansdowne St at Hillcrest AvBus stop
- Waitara Pde after Seymour StBus stop
- Waitara Pde after The CrescentBus stop
- Waitara Pde at Jellicoe StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Denman Street ReservePark
- Grove ParkPark
- Hurstville Quarry Reserve (North)Park
- Seymour Street ReservePark
- Waitara Parade ReservePark
- Whitfield Parade ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 40.1/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3465th in Australia
- State rank
- 1092nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #310 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #633 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 76%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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