Connells Point vs South Hurstville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,740,000 and $2,272,000. South Hurstville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
South Hurstville (median $2,272,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Connells Point ($2,740,000). Over the past year, South Hurstville (0%) ran 0.9 percentage points ahead of Connells Point (-0.9%) on house-price growth.
South Hurstville scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Hurstville (1086) sits above Connells Point (1084). Connells Point skews owner-occupied (88%), South Hurstville runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
For buyers
South Hurstville is the lower entry point at $2,272,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
South Hurstville carries both higher gross yield (2.23% vs 1.85%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
South Hurstville edges out on average school ICSEA (1086 vs 1084).
Common questions
Is Connells Point or South Hurstville cheaper to buy in?
South Hurstville has the lower median house price at $2,272,000, roughly 21% below Connells Point ($2,740,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Connells Point or South Hurstville?
Over the past 12 months, South Hurstville grew 0% vs -0.9% in Connells Point, a gap of 0.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Connells Point or South Hurstville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Hurstville scores 1086 vs 1084 in Connells Point. 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.
Which is more walkable, Connells Point or South Hurstville?
South Hurstville scores 32/100 on walkability vs 28/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Connells Point or South Hurstville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.23% in South Hurstville vs 1.85% in Connells Point. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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