Allawah vs Hurstville
The verdict
Allawah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.88M versus $2.24M in Hurstville. Hurstville rates higher for transport (97 vs 78). Allawah is closer to the coast (3.4 km vs 4.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Allawah rates higher (100 vs 69/100 in Hurstville).
Scores
| Allawah | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 93 |
| Transport | 78 | 97 |
| Education | 78 | 80 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Allawah | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,351 | 31,162 |
| Median age | 36 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,774 | $1,804 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.3% | 58.1% |
| Born in Australia | 34.6% | 28.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Allawah Moderate Growth · Hurstville Moderate Growth
Property
| Allawah | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.88M | $2.24M |
| Median unit price | $805K | $768K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 12.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $840 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 26 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Allawah | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 19 | 176 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 93 | 67 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 224 | 343 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,831 | 13,545 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Allawah | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,151 | 1,078 |
See the full school list on each profile: Allawah · Hurstville
Transport
| Allawah | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 117 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 36 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 350 m | 680 m |
Liveability
| Allawah | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 12 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 73 |
| Parks | 4 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 4.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.0 km | 13.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.0 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.9 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Allawah | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,351 | 31,162 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,820 | 32,911 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,538 | 34,909 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.12% | 1.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Allawah or Hurstville?
Allawah has the higher residential safety score (Allawah 100/100 vs Hurstville 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Allawah or Hurstville?
Allawah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.88M versus $2.24M.
Which has better schools, Allawah or Hurstville?
Allawah has a higher average school ICSEA (Allawah 1151 vs Hurstville 1078; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Allawah or Hurstville?
Hurstville has the higher transport score (Allawah 78/100 vs Hurstville 97/100).
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