Hurstville Grove vs Connells Point.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,330,000 and $2,740,000. Connells Point edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hurstville Grove (median $2,330,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Connells Point ($2,740,000). Over the past year, Connells Point (-0.9%) ran 7.3 percentage points ahead of Hurstville Grove (-8.2%) on house-price growth.
Connells Point scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Connells Point (1084) sits above Hurstville Grove (1083).
For buyers
Hurstville Grove is the lower entry point at $2,330,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Hurstville Grove delivers the better gross yield (1.90% vs 1.85%), but Connells Point has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Connells Point edges out on average school ICSEA (1084 vs 1083).
Common questions
Is Hurstville Grove or Connells Point cheaper to buy in?
Hurstville Grove has the lower median house price at $2,330,000, roughly 15% 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, Hurstville Grove or Connells Point?
Over the past 12 months, Connells Point grew -0.9% vs -8.2% in Hurstville Grove, a gap of 7.3 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 Hurstville Grove or Connells Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Connells Point scores 1084 vs 1083 in Hurstville Grove. 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, Hurstville Grove or Connells Point?
Connells Point scores 28/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Hurstville Grove or Connells Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.90% in Hurstville Grove 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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