Hurstville vs Allawah.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,200,000 and $2,060,000. Allawah edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Allawah (median $2,060,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Hurstville ($2,200,000). Over the past year, Hurstville (+12%) ran 0.2 percentage points ahead of Allawah (+11.8%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Allawah (1085) sits above Hurstville (1079).
For buyers
Allawah is the lower entry point at $2,060,000 median, 7% 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: Allawah delivers the better gross yield (2.15% vs 2.01%), but Hurstville 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
Allawah edges out on average school ICSEA (1085 vs 1079).
Common questions
Is Hurstville or Allawah cheaper to buy in?
Allawah has the lower median house price at $2,060,000, roughly 7% below Hurstville ($2,200,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hurstville or Allawah?
Over the past 12 months, Hurstville grew +12% vs +11.8% in Allawah, a gap of 0.2 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 or Allawah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Allawah scores 1085 vs 1079 in Hurstville. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Hurstville or Allawah?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.15% in Allawah vs 2.01% in Hurstville. 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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