Hurstville, New South Wales

Hurstville is a town in Southern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is 16 km (9.9 mi) south of the Sydney CBD and is part of the St George area. Hurstville is the administrative centre of the local government area of the Georges River Council.

Hurstville
Sydney, New South Wales
Hurstville Library
Population31,162 (2021 census)
 • Density7,420/km2 (19,220/sq mi)
Established1887
Postcode(s)2220
Elevation75 m (246 ft)
Area4.2 km2 (1.6 sq mi)
Location16 km (10 mi) south of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)Georges River Council
State electorate(s)
Federal division(s)
Suburbs around Hurstville:
Beverly Hills Kingsgrove Bexley
Penshurst Hurstville Carlton
Hurstville Grove South Hurstville Allawah

The suburb is predominantly Asian Australian in character, with 63% of the population of Asian origin, among the highest in the country. Sometimes described as "Sydney's Real Chinatown", an estimated 37% of residents are immigrants from mainland China.

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