Situated on the traditional lands of the Bidjigal people of the Eora Nation, Georges River LGA acknowledges its rich Indigenous history. The Georges River a source of sustenance and cultural significance for over 60,000 years and continues to be a vital landmark of Sydney. 

The region is well connected with eleven rail stations across two lines and bus routes providing exceptional accessibility. This well-connected hub sees significant daily movement of residents and workers, with roughly 70,000 people utilising Hurstville and Kogarah train stations alone. 

The region holds a strategic location just 17kms South of the Sydney CBD, close to Sydney Airport and is the gateway to the Sydney South towards Sutherland, Wollongong, Illawarra and Shoalhaven. 
 

Hurstville 

Fast Facts - Hurstville
Local businesses	2,341 (2021)
Local jobs	5,512 (2021)
Population	31,011 (2021)

Hurstville, a bustling city south of Sydney's CBD, offers a dynamic mix of authentic Asian cuisine, diverse shopping and vibrant cultural experiences. 



Hurstville is home to the largest metropolitan Lunar New Year Festival and throughout the year provides authentic culinary experiences for locals and visitors alike. Its streetscapes reflect its multicultural character amidst heritage-listed art-deco facades and historic buildings. The Westfield shopping centre, a popular local meeting place and shopping destination, sits at the western end of the high street and plaza. 
 

Hurstville Place Strategy 

The Hurstville Place Strategy has been developed to provide a vision, priority projects and key actions to achieve the goal of Hurstville becoming the 'heart of the city'. The strategy outlines key projects that will transform Hurstville through innovative, economic, cultural and infrastructure improvement projects. 

The Strategy has identified twelve key priority projects for the Hurstville CBD area:

• Planning for a healthy community.
• A bustling night time economy.
• A connected walkable centre.
• Create a green and open Hurstville.
• A transformed civic precinct.
• Expressions of culture.
• Creation of a brand and marketing strategy for the Hurstville CBD.
• A centre ahead of the curve - delivering key projects.
• Find more effective ways of engaging with our community and business.
• Enabling place making and activation to create a vibrant and safe Hurstville.

 

Kogarah 

Fast Facts - Kogarah
Local businesses	1,114 (2021)
Local jobs	10,656 (2021)
Population	7,929 (2021)

Kogarah is a prominent healthcare and education hub within the Greater Sydney Metropolitan region. This strategic location is bolstered by the presence of leading public and private hospitals, Microbiome Research Centre, the presence of the University of New South Wales campus and a major TAFE campus. 



Kogarah offers a vibrant mix of retail and commercial activities, along with a strong portfolio of businesses in finance and insurance.

Since 2020, the Un[Contained] Arts Festival has transformed Belgrave Street. The festival features public art and late-night performances.

The Kogarah Investment Attraction Strategy aims to boost this health and education precinct. This strategy seeks to attract business, investment, and innovation. It aims to build partnerships that create jobs and ensure long-term prosperity.