Hurstville vs South Hurstville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,200,000 and $2,272,000. Hurstville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hurstville (median $2,200,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than South Hurstville ($2,272,000). Over the past year, Hurstville (+12%) ran 12.0 percentage points ahead of South Hurstville (0%) on house-price growth.
Hurstville scores higher on walkability (100/100 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 Hurstville (1079). South Hurstville skews owner-occupied (68%), Hurstville runs more rental-dense (49% owner).
For buyers
Hurstville is the lower entry point at $2,200,000 median, 3% 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: South Hurstville delivers the better gross yield (2.23% 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
South Hurstville edges out on average school ICSEA (1086 vs 1079).
Common questions
Is Hurstville or South Hurstville cheaper to buy in?
Hurstville has the lower median house price at $2,200,000, roughly 3% below South Hurstville ($2,272,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hurstville or South Hurstville?
Over the past 12 months, Hurstville grew +12% vs 0% in South Hurstville, a gap of 12.0 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 South Hurstville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Hurstville scores 1086 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 is more walkable, Hurstville or South Hurstville?
Hurstville scores 100/100 on walkability vs 32/100. 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 or South Hurstville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.23% in South Hurstville 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.
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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