Property consultancy’s Knight Frank and CBRE have brought a significant residential development site at 9 Gloucester Road in Hurstville, South Sydney to the market. It has been identified as being suitable for Build to Rent.
The site has been DA approved for a mixed-use development and is being marketed by Knight Frank and CBRE through an Expressions of Interest campaign, which is closing on 11 June 2025.
Spanning 9,240 sqm, the freehold corner site fronts Gloucester Road and Forest Road and is approved for a development that includes 349 residential apartments alongside 4,620 sqm of retail and commercial floor space.
The plans detail five buildings ranging from six to 18 storeys above three basement levels, providing 453 car spaces, with a total gross floor area (GFA) of 36,669 sqm.
The scheme’s location offers the potential for panoramic views towards Sydney CBD, Botany Bay and the Blue Mountains, adding to its appeal for future residents.
Often referred to as the ‘CBD of the South’, Hurstville has been recognised as a strategic centre under the South District Plan. The site is positioned 450 metres from Hurstville Train Station and Bus Terminal, providing exceptional connectivity to Sydney CBD and Sydney Airport.
Westfield Hurstville, located 400 metres away, anchors the suburb’s retail and lifestyle offerings with over 250 specialty stores. Additional amenities in the area include high-performing schools, major hospitals and expansive green spaces.
9 Gloucester Road’s development history has had two separate Planning Proposals and urban design reviews. Amendments to the Georges River Local Environmental Plan (GRLEP) 2021 have ensured the development’s compliance and reinforced its feasibility.
Among these changes, the inclusion of residential apartment buildings as an additional permitted use has enabled the current approved design to progress, therefore proving attractive to Build to Rent investors and developers.
In addition to the DA approval, a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) includes a developer contribution of $3.6m towards public infrastructure and amenities in Hurstville.
This contribution reflects a broader commitment to enhancing the area’s facilities, open spaces and transport infrastructure. The site sits within the City West Transition Area of the Hurstville City Centre Urban Design Strategy, which aims to connect the city’s edge and its residential precincts.
The Hurstville Civic Precinct, located near the site, features new community facilities, over 14,000 sqm of civic and cultural space, and around 300 residential homes.
Hurstville is located within a short distance to the Georges River National Park, Royal National Park, Heathcote and Kamay Botany Bay National Parks, as well as Botany Bay, Georges River, and Port Hacking waterways, all of which offer numerous recreation opportunities.
It is also well-connected to the rest of metropolitan Sydney via train, buses and the M5 motorway. Hurstville train station offers frequent services on the T4 Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra lines, a 20-minute train ride to Sydney CBD. The bus interchange is located opposite the station at Ormonde Parade and Forest Road.
Vital to Sydney’s healthcare landscape, the suburb is home to Hurstville Private Hospital and Waratah Private Hospital, and nearby St George Hospital in Kogarah.
