Earlwood vs Hurlstone Park
The verdict
Earlwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.15M versus $2.39M in Hurlstone Park. Hurlstone Park rates higher for education (85 vs 74). Earlwood is closer to the coast (4.5 km vs 5.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Earlwood rates higher (98 vs 68/100 in Hurlstone Park).
Scores
| Earlwood | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 91 |
| Transport | 86 | 90 |
| Education | 74 | 85 |
| Liveability | 96 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Earlwood | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,053 | 5,001 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,164 | $2,121 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.4% | 60.5% |
| Born in Australia | 61.9% | 60.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Earlwood Stable · Hurlstone Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Earlwood | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.15M | $2.39M |
| Median unit price | $823K | $851K |
| House price YoY | 3.6% | 16.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $937 | $880 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Earlwood | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 98 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 89 | 200 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 111 | 100 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 183 | 140 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,371 | 3,519 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Earlwood | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,094 | 852 |
See the full school list on each profile: Earlwood · Hurlstone Park
Transport
| Earlwood | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 92 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 810 m | 290 m |
Liveability
| Earlwood | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 0 |
| Parks | 20 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 19 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.5 km | 5.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.3 km | 8.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.6 km | 5.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Earlwood | Hurlstone Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,053 | 5,001 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,252 | 5,241 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,821 | 6,400 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.27% | 1.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Earlwood or Hurlstone Park?
Earlwood has the higher residential safety score (Earlwood 98/100 vs Hurlstone Park 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Earlwood or Hurlstone Park?
Earlwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.15M versus $2.39M.
Which has better schools, Earlwood or Hurlstone Park?
Earlwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Earlwood 1094 vs Hurlstone Park 852; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Earlwood or Hurlstone Park?
Hurlstone Park has the higher transport score (Earlwood 86/100 vs Hurlstone Park 90/100).
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