South Hurstville facts for kids
Quick facts for kids South HurstvilleSydney, New South Wales |
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| Population | 5,147 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2221 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 18 km (11 mi) south of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Georges River Council | ||||||||||||||
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| Federal Division(s) | Banks | ||||||||||||||
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South Hurstville is a friendly suburb in the St George area of Southern Sydney, Australia. It is located about 18 kilometers south of the main Sydney city center. This area is part of the Georges River Council. You might hear about Hurstville or Hurstville Grove, but remember, they are separate suburbs nearby!
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A Look at South Hurstville's Past
Long ago, in 1808, the land where South Hurstville is today was given to two brothers, Captain John Townson and Robert Townson. Captain Townson received a large piece of land, about 1950 acres (around 7.9 square kilometers). His brother Robert also received land nearby.
However, the Townson brothers were not happy with the land. It was covered in thick trees and not good for raising sheep. Because of this, they probably never lived on their land.
From Lord's Bush to Gannon's Forest
In 1812, a rich merchant named Simeon Lord bought the land. He called his new property Lord's Bush. After Simeon Lord passed away, the land was owned by the Bank of New South Wales for a while.
Later, in 1850, a man named Michael Gannon bought the land. It then became known as Gannon's Forest. The first post office in Gannon's Forest opened in 1881.
How Hurstville Got Its Name
In 1876, a school inspector named MacIntyre called the local school "Hurstville". When the railway line arrived in 1884, the train station was also named "Hurstville" after the school. The Hurstville area officially became a municipality (a local government area) in 1887.
Shopping and Local Businesses
South Hurstville is mostly a place where people live, but it also has a small shopping area. You'll find a traditional row of shops along King Georges Road and Connells Point Road. The Kings Head Tavern is a well-known building in this spot.
Nearby, you can find an IGA Supa supermarket for groceries, a McDonald's for fast food, and a BWS Liquor store. There's also a small area with light industrial businesses on lower Halstead Street.
Places to Worship
- St Marks Anglican Church
- South Hurstville Uniting Church
- South Hurstville Christian Brethren Church
- St Raphael's Catholic Church
Local Schools
- Hurstville South Public School (located on Maher Street, technically in Hurstville)
- St. Raphael's Catholic Primary School (located on George Street)
Getting Around South Hurstville
U-Go Mobility operates bus services that help people travel through South Hurstville.
Important Landmarks
- South Hurstville Library
- Poulton Park
Who Lives in South Hurstville?
According to the 2016 Census, there were 5,147 people living in South Hurstville. About 48.3% of these people were born in Australia. Many others came from countries like China (18.8%), Hong Kong (3.5%), and Lebanon (2.1%).
When it comes to languages spoken at home, 37.7% of people spoke only English. Other languages commonly spoken included Mandarin (17.0%), Cantonese (13.2%), Arabic (5.9%), Greek (5.7%), and Macedonian (2.6%). This shows that South Hurstville is a very diverse community!
For religious beliefs, the most common responses were No Religion (29.6%), Catholic (19.8%), and Eastern Orthodox (10.2%).
Famous People from South Hurstville
- Ken Rosewall, a well-known tennis player.
