Blacktown vs Hurstville
The verdict
Blacktown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $2.24M in Hurstville. Hurstville rates higher for education (80 vs 65). Hurstville is closer to the coast (4.9 km vs 31.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hurstville rates higher (69 vs 48/100 in Blacktown).
Scores
| Blacktown | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 93 |
| Transport | 94 | 97 |
| Education | 65 | 80 |
| Liveability | 92 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blacktown | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,961 | 31,162 |
| Median age | 34 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,774 | $1,804 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.7% | 58.1% |
| Born in Australia | 43.6% | 28.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Blacktown Stable · Hurstville Moderate Growth
Property
| Blacktown | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.12M | $2.24M |
| Median unit price | $529K | $768K |
| House price YoY | 13.7% | 12.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $627 | $840 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blacktown | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 234 | 176 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 210 | 67 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 681 | 343 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,775 | 13,545 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blacktown | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 18 | 6 |
| Government | 11 | 4 |
| Independent | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | 1,078 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blacktown · Hurstville
Transport
| Blacktown | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 97 |
| Train stations | 2 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 272 | 117 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 68 | 36 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 700 m | 680 m |
Liveability
| Blacktown | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 10 | 12 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 27 | 73 |
| Parks | 90 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 46 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.1 km | 4.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.1 km | 13.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Blacktown | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 50,961 | 31,162 |
| Estimated 2025 | 51,604 | 32,911 |
| Projected 2041 | 52,649 | 34,909 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 1.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blacktown or Hurstville?
Hurstville has the higher residential safety score (Blacktown 48/100 vs Hurstville 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Blacktown or Hurstville?
Blacktown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $2.24M.
Which has better schools, Blacktown or Hurstville?
Hurstville has a higher average school ICSEA (Blacktown 1009 vs Hurstville 1078; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blacktown or Hurstville?
Hurstville has the higher transport score (Blacktown 94/100 vs Hurstville 97/100).
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