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Hurlstone Park

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Hurlstone Park is characterised by far more university graduates than most areas and a larger-than-average population.

Beyond that, it has a high share of renters and household incomes well above most areas.

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📍 Hurlstone Park, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population5,001▲ +6.6%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▲ +2.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.5%People aged 65 and over19.1%Children under 1515.2%People in a de facto relationship13.9%▲ +65.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 30%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Seniors (65+) (19%).

Young adults (25–44)29.7%

Older adults (45–64)26.6%

Seniors (65+)19.1%

Children (0–14)15.2%

Youth (15–24)9.6%

Marital status

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (40%) and Divorced (7%).

Married44%
Never married40%
Divorced7%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is Australia at 80%, followed by England (4%) and China (4%).

Australia60.4%

England3.0%

China2.7%

Vietnam2.2%

Italy2.1%

Philippines1.9%

New Zealand1.4%

India1.0%

Nepal0.6%

South Africa0.3%

Ancestry

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is English at 23%, followed by Australian (22%) and Irish (11%).

English22.6%

Australian21.8%

Irish11.5%

Greek10.4%

Scottish8.1%

Chinese7.7%

Italian6.9%

Vietnamese2.9%

Filipino2.7%

German2.4%

Language

People using another language at home37.4%

Language used at home

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is English only at 71%, followed by Greek (9%) and Arabic (6%).

English only59.8%

Greek8.0%

Arabic5.1%

Mandarin2.8%

Italian2.8%

Vietnamese2.7%

Cantonese1.8%

Tagalog1.0%

Hindi0.6%

Religion

People with no religion41.3%

Religious affiliation

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is Christianity at 49%, followed by No religion (43%) and Buddhism (4%).

Christianity49%
No religion43%
Buddhism4%
Islam2%
Hinduism2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1272.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher39.6%

Highest year of school

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is Year 12 at 75%, followed by Year 9 or below (11%) and Year 10 (11%).

Year 1272.2%

Year 9 or below10.9%

Year 1010.9%

Year 112.5%

Highest qualification level

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 42%, followed by Postgraduate degree (19%) and Certificate III / IV (16%).

Bachelor degree38.0%

Postgraduate degree16.8%

Certificate III / IV14.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.8%

Certificate I / II1.0%

Field of qualification

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is Management & commerce at 22%, followed by Society & culture (18%) and Creative arts (12%).

Management & commerce19.7%

Society & culture16.8%

Creative arts10.8%

Engineering & related9.0%

Education8.5%

Health8.4%

Architecture & building4.6%

Information technology4.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.9%

Natural & physical sciences3.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$968▲ +57.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,121▲ +42.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,573▲ +49.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week19.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week31.9%

Household income distribution

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, followed by $650–$1,499 (22%) and $4,000 or more (20%).

$1,500–$2,99928.4%

$650–$1,49921.1%

$4,000 or more18.9%

Under $65013.9%

$3,000–$3,99913.0%

Personal income distribution

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is Under $650 at 38%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

Under $65036.2%

$650–$1,49928.0%

$1,500–$2,99923.9%

$3,000 or more7.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.2%People with a mental health condition9.3%People needing help with daily activities6.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (6%).

None66.3%

One condition19.8%

Two conditions5.7%

Three or more2.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Arthritis (17%).

Mental health9.3%

Other condition8.6%

Arthritis8.3%

Asthma7.4%

Diabetes5.5%

Heart disease3.7%

Cancer2.7%

Lung condition1.2%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.2%People providing unpaid care12.9%People caring for children unpaid22.0%People who served in the Defence Force1.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011 One-parent families12.9%People living alone24.9%▲ +4.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is Couples with children at 57%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children57%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families13%
Other families1%

Household size

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (25%) and 3 people (18%).

2 people35.0%

1 person24.9%

3 people18.0%

4 people15.4%

5 people4.8%

6 or more2.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$460▲ +35.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,600▲ +26.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011 Households renting32.3%Homes owned outright35.9%Separate (detached) houses53.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms57.1%▼ -3.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is Owned outright at 36%, followed by Rented (33%) and Owned with a mortgage (30%).

Owned outright36%
Rented33%
Owned with a mortgage30%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is Separate house at 53%, followed by Flat or apartment (31%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (13%).

Separate house53%
Flat or apartment31%
Townhouse / semi-detached13%
Other dwelling3%

Bedrooms per home

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 37%, followed by 2 bedrooms (35%) and 4 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms36.4%

2 bedrooms34.9%

4 bedrooms16.7%

1 bedroom6.7%

5 or more4.0%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is $350–$549 at 53%, followed by $550–$749 (25%) and $200–$349 (10%).

$350–$54950.9%

$550–$74923.9%

$200–$3499.7%

$750 or more7.0%

Under $2005.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 43%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and $1,000–$1,799 (14%).

$3,000 or more40.9%

$1,800–$2,99929.2%

$1,000–$1,79913.5%

Under $1,00010.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle12.3%▼ -14.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 50%, followed by 2 vehicles (28%) and No vehicle (12%).

1 vehicle50.0%

2 vehicles28.3%

No vehicle12.3%

3 vehicles6.8%

4 or more2.8%

How people get to work

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is Worked at home at 67%, followed by Car (driver) (25%) and Train (4%).

Worked at home53.6%

Car (driver)20.2%

Train3.1%

Car (passenger)1.4%

Walked1.1%

Bus0.6%

Bicycle0.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.4%Recent arrivals from overseas7.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.9%Labour-force participation61.8%Employed full-time57.7%

Industries people work in

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Professional & technical (14%) and Education & training (13%).

Health care & social assistance13.9%

Professional & technical13.2%

Education & training12.6%

Public administration & safety7.7%

Finance & insurance7.1%

Retail trade6.5%

Construction6.3%

Accommodation & food4.4%

Media & telecommunications4.1%

Other services3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Hurlstone Park, the largest group is Professionals at 39%, followed by Managers (17%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals38.1%

Managers16.6%

Clerical & administrative13.5%

Community & personal service7.9%

Technicians & trades7.4%

Sales workers6.4%

Labourers4.7%

Machinery operators & drivers3.9%

Nearby areas

Dulwich Hill Earlwood Canterbury (NSW)Ashbury Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW)Lewisham (NSW)Turrella Ashfield (NSW)

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