St George
South Hurstville
A quieter family-oriented suburb directly south of Hurstville with a strong Chinese-Australian community, a small village shopping strip, and Carss Park on the Georges River foreshore. Mix of post-war brick homes, fibro cottages and a growing apartment cluster. Suits families overflowing from Hurstville proper who want detached houses with shorter walks to the river.
- To CBD
- ~27 min
- Schools profiled
- 6
- Pros / Cons
- 4 / 4
Connectivity
Getting around
- Railway
- Sydney Trains
No train within suburb — closest are Hurstville (T4) and Allawah (T4) 10 min by bus or 15 min walk.
Sydney Metro M1Indirect — closest is Sydenham M1 via T4 from Hurstville.
- Buses
Routes 947, 957 along King Georges Road and Connells Point Road.
- By car
- Motorway access
M1 Princes Highway via Princes Highway; M5 East via Stoney Creek Road.
Drive timesSydney CBD ~25 min, Hurstville 4 min, Sydney Airport 18 min, Cronulla 15 min.
Local life
What's in South Hurstville
The shops, parks, pubs and landmarks that locals actually use.
parkQuarry Reserve
A popular park in South Hurstville (3.8★ · 47 reviews). Hurstville Road, Hurstville Grove
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parkBell Park
A popular park in South Hurstville (4★ · 41 reviews). 1 Hurstville Road, Hurstville
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cafeEncore Patisserie Cafe
A popular cafe in South Hurstville (3.7★ · 54 reviews). Shop 2/803 King Georges Road, South Hurstville
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cafeMELT ESPRESSO HURSTVILLE
A popular cafe in South Hurstville (4.5★ · 136 reviews). 2-18 Greenacre Road, South Hurstville
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restaurantSouth Hurstville RSL Club
A popular restaurant in South Hurstville (4.3★ · 495 reviews). 72 Connells Point Road, South Hurstville
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restaurantBanana Leaf Thai cuisine South Hurstville
A popular restaurant in South Hurstville (4.3★ · 229 reviews). 840 King Georges Road, South Hurstville
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restaurantKings Head Tavern
A popular restaurant in South Hurstville (3.9★ · 172 reviews). 801A King Georges Road, South Hurstville
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landmarkPoulton Park
A popular landmark in South Hurstville (4.4★ · 383 reviews). Morshead Drive, South Hurstville
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landmarkMeade Park
A popular landmark in South Hurstville (4.6★ · 222 reviews). 92 Woids Avenue, Allawah
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Education
Schools & tertiary
Primary: South Hurstville Public. Secondary: Hurstville Boys (boys, partially selective) or Bethany College (Catholic girls); selective options at St George Girls and Sydney Tech.
Primary
- South Hurstville Public SchoolPublic
Strong local catchment primary.
- Penshurst West Public SchoolPublic
Adjacent catchment alternative.
- Danebank Anglican SchoolPrivate
Anglican girls independent K-12 in adjoining Hurstville.
Secondary
- Hurstville Boys Campus (Georges River College)Partially selective
Partially selective boys Years 7-10 campus of Georges River College.
- Sydney Technical High SchoolSelective
Fully selective boys school in adjoining Bexley — STEM focus.
- St George Girls High SchoolSelective
Fully selective girls school in adjoining Kogarah.
- Danebank Anglican SchoolPrivate
Anglican girls independent K-12 in adjoining Hurstville.
Real estate
Medians (2026)
Numbers coming soon. We're populating medians from Domain and CoreLogic — this section will fill in as the data lands.
The honest read
Pros & cons
What works
- Quieter than Hurstville with the same selective school access
- Walking distance to Carss Park and Georges River foreshore
- Strong Chinese-Australian dining and grocery scene
- Houses with backyards more available than in Hurstville
Watch outs
- No train station — bus or 15 min walk to Hurstville
- Limited shopping — Hurstville is the main retail hub
- King Georges Road traffic at peak hours
- Older mid-rise apartments often lack lifts
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