Ashbury vs Hurlstone Park
The verdict
Ashbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.40M versus $2.48M in Hurlstone Park. Hurlstone Park rates higher for transport (90 vs 83). Hurlstone Park is closer to the coast (5.6 km vs 7.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ashbury rates higher (100 vs 68/100 in Hurlstone Park).
Scores
| Ashbury | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 91 |
| Transport | 83 | 90 |
| Education | 78 | 85 |
| Liveability | 100 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashbury | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,353 | 5,001 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,571 | $2,121 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.1% | 60.5% |
| Born in Australia | 66.7% | 60.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Ashbury Moderate Growth · Hurlstone Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Ashbury | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.40M | $2.48M |
| Median unit price | $1.13M | $797K |
| House price YoY | 3.2% | 16.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 73 | 63 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ashbury | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 60 | 200 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 30 | 100 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 149 | 140 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,237 | 3,219 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashbury | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,065 | 851 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ashbury · Hurlstone Park
Transport
| Ashbury | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 38 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 290 m |
Liveability
| Ashbury | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 31 | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.0 km | 5.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.7 km | 8.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 5.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Ashbury | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,353 | 5,001 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,514 | 5,241 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,291 | 6,400 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.18% | 1.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ashbury or Hurlstone Park?
Ashbury has the higher residential safety score (Ashbury 100/100 vs Hurlstone Park 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Ashbury or Hurlstone Park?
Ashbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.40M versus $2.48M.
Which has better schools, Ashbury or Hurlstone Park?
Ashbury has a higher average school ICSEA (Ashbury 1065 vs Hurlstone Park 851; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ashbury or Hurlstone Park?
Hurlstone Park has the higher transport score (Ashbury 83/100 vs Hurlstone Park 90/100).
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