Hurstville Grove facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hurstville Grove Sydney, New South Wales
Hurstville Grove, Moore Reserve Wetland
Hurstville Grove Location in New South Wales
Population	2,663 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2220
Elevation	42 m (138 ft)
Location	19 km (12 mi) south of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	Georges River Council
State electorate(s)	Oatley
Federal Division(s)	Banks
Suburbs around Hurstville Grove: Penshurst Penshurst Hurstville Oatley Hurstville Grove South Hurstville Oatley Connells Point Connells Point

Hurstville Grove is a lovely suburb located in southern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 19 kilometres south of the main Sydney central business district. This area is part of the Georges River Council, which is like its local government, and it's in the wider St George region.

Hurstville Grove stretches from Hillcrest Avenue all the way to the water's edge of Oatley Bay. This bay is part of the bigger Georges River. The suburb is mostly homes where people live, but there are a few shops on Hillcrest Avenue. Nearby suburbs like Hurstville and South Hurstville are separate places located to the northeast.

Discovering Hurstville Grove's Past

Early Land Grants and Owners

The land where Hurstville Grove now stands has a long history. Back in 1808, Captain John Townson and his brother Robert Townson were given large areas of land here. Captain Townson received about 1950 acres (around 7.9 square kilometres). This land covers what is now Hurstville and parts of Bexley.

His brother Robert was given land that became Penshurst, Mortdale, and parts of Peakhurst. The next year, Captain Townson got even more land, about 250 acres (1 square kilometre), in areas like Kingsgrove and Beverly Hills.

However, the Townson brothers weren't very happy with this land. It was covered in thick trees and wasn't good for raising sheep for wool. Because of this, they probably never actually lived on their land.

Changes in Ownership and Names

In 1812, a rich merchant named Simeon Lord (who lived from 1771 to 1840) bought the land. He called his new property Lord's Bush. After Simeon Lord passed away, the land was taken over by John Rose Holden and James Holt from the Bank of N.S.W..

Later, in 1850, Michael Gannon (1800–61) bought the land. It then became known as Gannon's Forest. The first post office in the area, called Gannon's Forest post office, opened in 1881.

The local school was already known as Hurstville by 1876. When the railway line was built and a station opened in 1884, it was named "Hurstville" after the school. The Hurstville area officially became its own municipality (a type of local government area) in 1887.

Exploring Parks and Waterways

Hurstville Grove is home to several beautiful parks and is close to lovely waterways. These green spaces are perfect for outdoor activities and enjoying nature.

• Poulton Park
• Willunga Reserve
• Moore Park
• Grove Park
• Quarry Reserve

The suburb also sits right on the edge of Oatley Bay, which is a part of the larger Georges River waterway. These waterways are great for boating, fishing, or just enjoying the view.

Who Lives in Hurstville Grove?

Let's look at the people who call Hurstville Grove home. According to the 2011 census, there were 2,392 people living here.

Many residents have come from all over the world. About 34.5% of people were born outside Australia. The top countries where people were born include China (7.8%), Hong Kong (3.1%), and Croatia (1.8%).

While English is spoken by many (53.7% speak it as their only language at home), you'll also hear other languages. The most common other languages spoken are Cantonese (10.0%), Greek (9.2%), and Mandarin (5.8%).

When it comes to religious beliefs, the most common ones are Catholic (28.7%), Orthodox (17.5%), and about 16.0% of residents reported having no religion.

Images for kids

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  Hurstville Grove, view from Oatley Bay