True Cost of Buying in South Hurstville
2221 NSW · 18km to CBD
Market Intelligence
South Hurstville is a well-established residential suburb located 18km south of Sydney CBD in the St George region. The area is characterized by its diverse multicultural population, particularly Chinese, Greek, and Italian communities, creating a vibrant cultural atmosphere. The suburb offers excellent connectivity with Hurstville Station just 1.5km away on the T4 line, complemented by comprehensive bus services. Housing stock is predominantly detached homes with some unit developments and townhouses, making it attractive to first home buyers and investors seeking more affordable alternatives to nearby Hurstville. The community benefits from quality local amenities including South Hurstville Public School, proximity to Westfield Hurstville, and recreational facilities like Gannons Park. The property market has shown steady growth with gentrification pressure gradually improving values while maintaining relative affordability compared to surrounding areas. Strong infrastructure development through Georges River Council and broader Sydney transport investments position the suburb well for continued growth.
Market Snapshot
Median House
$1.4M
+9.2% 1yr
Median Apartment
$720K
+7.8% 1yr
Median Townhouse
$980K
Vacancy Rate
1.8%
32 avg DOM
Yield (Apartment)
4.1%
Yield (House)
3.2%
Auction Clearance
74%
Population
4,200
True Cost Breakdown
Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier
Apartment
Purchase Price
$720,000
Stamp Duty
$26,930
1st Year Total
$56,192
House
Purchase Price
$1,350,000
Stamp Duty
$56,660
1st Year Total
$93,762
Townhouse
Purchase Price
$980,000
Stamp Duty
$38,630
1st Year Total
$69,560
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Community Profile
Median Income
$68,000
Median Age
38
Family Households
58%
Owner-Occupied
62%
Walkability
68/100
Public Transport
7/10
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