What to know about Hurstville
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At the 2021 Census, 61.4% of Hurstville's occupied private dwellings were flats or apartments, 30.0% were separate houses and 8.2% were semi-detached, terrace or townhouses.
47.4% of Hurstville households rented their home at the 2021 Census, and households averaged 2.8 people against 2.6 across NSW.
Georges River Council allows each property up to two bulky waste collections of 3 cubic metres a calendar year, booked at least 2 weeks ahead, with waits of up to eight weeks in peak periods.
In Georges River unit blocks of six or more units the strata, body corporate or authorised agent books bulky waste collections; blocks of five or fewer can book for each unit.
Apartments with full households
Most Hurstville homes (61.4%) were flats or apartments at the 2021 Census, with separate houses making up 30.0% (ABS). Households are larger than the NSW average, at 2.8 people against 2.6, so a two- or three-bedroom unit can hold a family's worth of furniture. Give the removalist a room-by-room list rather than just the bedroom count. See apartment and unit moves.
47.4% of households rent. If you are moving at the end of a lease, request a quote with your vacate date and any building move-time rules.
Bulky waste: book weeks ahead
Georges River Council gives each property up to two bulky waste collections of 3 cubic metres a calendar year. Book at least 2 weeks ahead, and expect waits of up to eight weeks in peak periods (Georges River Council). Unused collections expire at the end of December, so a move early in the year is a good time to use one.
Living in a unit block? In buildings of six or more units the strata, body corporate or authorised agent makes the booking; in blocks of five or fewer each unit can book its own (Georges River Council). Items go on the kerb the night before and must not block the road, footpath or driveways.
Common questions
How do I book a bulky waste collection from a Hurstville unit?
In a block of six or more units, ask your strata, body corporate or authorised agent to book it. In a block of five or fewer, you can book for your own unit.
How far ahead should I book Georges River bulky waste?
At least 2 weeks, and longer in peak periods, when waits can reach eight weeks.
Why does household size matter for a Hurstville quote?
A larger household fills a unit with more furniture than the bedroom count suggests. A room-by-room list helps the removalist size the truck and crew.