South Hurstville, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of South Hurstville, in the Georges River Council local government area.
| Locality | South Hurstville |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Georges River Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.97762 |
| Longitude | 151.10581 |
| Population | 5,102 |
| Density | 4680.7 /km² |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Elevation | 38 m |
| Postcode | 2221 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 15 km southwest |
South Hurstville is a locality in the Georges River Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,102. The locality covers an area of 1.1 km², giving a population density of about 4680.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 38 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km southwest of Sydney. South Hurstville is located at 33.9776°S, 151.1058°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2221.
South Hurstville unfurls its quiet character along the undulating western banks of the Georges River. It lies 1.7 km south of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 170°T), and is situated 9.1 km south-east of Bankstown. The air here, especially as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, carries a faint salinity, a whisper from the wider harbour beyond. Streets are lined with a mix of older, single-storey homes, their terracotta roofs softened by time and the persistent green of established gardens, and newer, more compact dwellings. The landscape is gently sloped, offering glimpses of the broad, dark ribbon of the river through gaps in the suburban canopy, a constant, silent presence that dictates the very feel of the place. The light, when it catches the water, can turn it into a sheet of hammered pewter, reflecting the muted colours of the sky.
The history of South Hurstville is entwined with the broader development of the St George peninsula, its early days shaped by the river’s bounty and the need for accessible routes to Sydney. While not a hub of heavy industry, its economy has always been tied to its residential appeal and its proximity to major centres, fostering a local character that values quiet living. For many, South Hurstville represents a comfortable foothold, a place where families put down roots, and the rhythm of daily life unfolds at a pace that allows for neighbourly nods and the steady hum of suburban existence. The nearby waterways, once vital arteries for trade and transport, now offer a more leisurely pursuit, a tranquil counterpoint to the demands of modern life, and a reminder of the enduring connection between the land and its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of South Hurstville, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on South Hurstville, in the Georges River Council local government area.
Detailed location data for South Hurstville includes the postcode (2221), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Georges River Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct South Hurstville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |