South Hurstville vs Kyle Bay.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,272,000 and $3,000,000. South Hurstville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
South Hurstville (median $2,272,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Kyle Bay ($3,000,000). Over the past year, Kyle Bay (+12.6%) ran 12.6 percentage points ahead of South Hurstville (0%) on house-price growth.
South Hurstville scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Hurstville (1086) sits above Kyle Bay (1078). Kyle Bay skews owner-occupied (91%), South Hurstville runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
For buyers
South Hurstville is the lower entry point at $2,272,000 median, 24% 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 1.69%), but Kyle Bay 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 1078). Kyle Bay also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is South Hurstville or Kyle Bay cheaper to buy in?
South Hurstville has the lower median house price at $2,272,000, roughly 24% below Kyle Bay ($3,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, South Hurstville or Kyle Bay?
Over the past 12 months, Kyle Bay grew +12.6% vs 0% in South Hurstville, a gap of 12.6 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 Kyle Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Hurstville scores 1086 vs 1078 in Kyle Bay. 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 Kyle Bay?
South Hurstville scores 32/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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 Kyle Bay?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.23% in South Hurstville vs 1.69% in Kyle Bay. 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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