Population 4,928 (2011 census) LGA(s) Georges River Council South Hurstville Kogarah Bay Federal division Division of Banks | Postcode(s) 2221 State electorate(s) Kogarah
Oatley Postal code 2221 | |
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Location 18 km (11 mi) south of Sydney CBD | ||
South Hurstville is a suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia 18 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district. It is part of the St George area. South Hurstville is in the local government area of the Georges River Council. Hurstville and Hurstville Grove are separate neighbouring suburbs.
Contents
- Map of South Hurstville NSW 2221 Australia
- History
- Commercial area
- Schools
- Transport
- Landmarks
- Notable residents
- References
Map of South Hurstville NSW 2221, Australia
History
The Hurstville area was granted to Captain John Townson and his brother Robert Townson in 1808; Captain Townson was granted 1,950 acres (7.9 km2) which was on the land now occupied by the suburb of Hurstville and parts of Bexley, while Robert was granted the land which is now occupied by Penshurst, Mortdale, and parts of Peakhurst. The next year, Captain Townson was granted an additional 250 acres (1.0 km2) in the area now occupied by Kingsgrove and Beverly Hills. The Townson brothers, however, were not happy with the heavily timbered land that they were given because it was not suitable for the farming of sheep for wool; consequently, it is likely that the brothers never occupied their land.
The land was sold to a wealthy merchant named Simeon Lord (1771–1840) in 1812, who called his land Lord's Bush. When Simeon Lord died, the land became the property of John Rose Holden and James Holt of the Bank of N.S.W.
The land was sold to Michael Gannon (1800–61) in 1850 and became known as Gannon's Forest. The Gannon's Forest post office opened in 1881. The local school was known as Hurstville by School Inspector MacIntyre in 1876. When the railway arrived in 1884, the station took the name "Hurstville" from the school. Hurstville municipality was incorporated in 1887.
Commercial area
South Hurstville is a mainly residential area with a few commercial developments, most of which are located on King Georges Road. A light industrial area is located in lower Halstead Street. The shopping strip is located on King Georges Road around the intersection of Connells Point Road & Greenacre Road. The Kings Head Tavern is a landmark on the corner of King Georges Road & Connells Point Road. An IGA (Australian supermarket group) Supa supermarket, McDonald's, Fast Food outlet, BWS Liquor store are also located here.
Schools
Hurstville South Public School is located on Maher Street; St. Raphael's Catholic Primary School, on George Street.
Transport
Veolia Transport runs services through South Hurstville. Routes 970 & 971 Miranda via Sylvania Heights and Sylvania Heights to Hurstville. Route 959 from Bald Face at Blakehurst to Hurstville. Punchbowl Bus Company runs Route 953 Hurstville via Kyle Bay, Connells Point and South Hurstville (Loop service).
Landmarks
According to the 2011 census, there were 4,928 residents in South Hurstville. 47.3% stated they were born overseas with the top countries of birth being China 14.0%, Hong Kong 3.7% and Lebanon 2.1%. English was stated as the only language spoken at home by 42.6% of residents and the most common other languages spoken were Cantonese 12.2%, Mandarin 11.7% and Arabic 6.8%.
The most common responses for religious affiliation were Catholic 24.7%), No Religion 21.1% and Orthodox 12.7%.