South Hurstville vs Hurstville Grove.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,272,000 and $2,330,000. South Hurstville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
South Hurstville (median $2,272,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Hurstville Grove ($2,330,000). Over the past year, South Hurstville (0%) ran 8.2 percentage points ahead of Hurstville Grove (-8.2%) on house-price growth.
South Hurstville scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 12/100 ), 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 Grove (1083). Hurstville Grove skews owner-occupied (83%), South Hurstville runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
For buyers
South Hurstville is the lower entry point at $2,272,000 median, 2% 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 1.90%) 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 1083). Hurstville Grove also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is South Hurstville or Hurstville Grove cheaper to buy in?
South Hurstville has the lower median house price at $2,272,000, roughly 2% below Hurstville Grove ($2,330,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, South Hurstville or Hurstville Grove?
Over the past 12 months, South Hurstville grew 0% vs -8.2% in Hurstville Grove, a gap of 8.2 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 South Hurstville or Hurstville Grove have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Hurstville scores 1086 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, South Hurstville or Hurstville Grove?
South Hurstville scores 32/100 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, South Hurstville or Hurstville Grove?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.23% in South Hurstville vs 1.90% in Hurstville Grove. 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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