Side by sideSuburb comparison

Carlton vs Hurstville Westfield.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hurstville Westfield (1080) sits above Carlton (1079).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Hurstville Westfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1080 vs 1079).

Common questionsCarlton vs Hurstville Westfield

Common questions

Does Carlton or Hurstville Westfield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hurstville Westfield scores 1080 vs 1079 in Carlton. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Carlton
Metric
Hurstville Westfield

Price & Market

$1,830,000
Median house
$343,440
Median unit
+2.3%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$850/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$850/wk
$680/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$740/wk
60.0%
Owner occupied
37.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
40
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
30
10,631
Population
38
Median age

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1079
Avg ICSEA
1080

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).