True Cost of Buying in South Hurstville

2221 NSW · 18km to CBD

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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.

Excellent transport connectivity to Sydney CBD via nearby Hurstville StationMore affordable property prices compared to neighboring HurstvilleStrong multicultural community with established amenitiesQuality local schools and proximity to Westfield Hurstville shoppingSteady property market growth with good investment fundamentals

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

$4,683/mo

Purchase Price

$720,000

Stamp Duty

$26,930

1st Year Total

$56,192

House

$7,814/mo

Purchase Price

$1,350,000

Stamp Duty

$56,660

1st Year Total

$93,762

Townhouse

$5,797/mo

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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