South Hurstville vs Allawah.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,272,000 and $2,060,000. Allawah edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Allawah (median $2,060,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than South Hurstville ($2,272,000). Over the past year, Allawah (+11.8%) ran 11.8 percentage points ahead of South Hurstville (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Hurstville (1086) sits above Allawah (1085). South Hurstville skews owner-occupied (68%), Allawah runs more rental-dense (51% owner).
For buyers
Allawah is the lower entry point at $2,060,000 median, 10% 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 2.15%), but Allawah 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 1085).
Common questions
Is South Hurstville or Allawah cheaper to buy in?
Allawah has the lower median house price at $2,060,000, roughly 10% 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, South Hurstville or Allawah?
Over the past 12 months, Allawah grew +11.8% vs 0% in South Hurstville, a gap of 11.8 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 South Hurstville or Allawah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Hurstville scores 1086 vs 1085 in Allawah. 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, South Hurstville or Allawah?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.23% in South Hurstville vs 2.15% in Allawah. 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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