Hurstville Grove vs Oatley
The verdict
Hurstville Grove is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.30M versus $2.43M in Oatley. Hurstville Grove rates higher for liveability (100 vs 92). Oatley rates higher for transport (95 vs 80). Hurstville Grove is closer to the coast (4.5 km vs 5.6 km).
Scores
| Hurstville Grove | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 89 |
| Transport | 80 | 95 |
| Education | 77 | 79 |
| Liveability | 100 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hurstville Grove | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,606 | 10,664 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,419 | $2,537 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.0% | 58.1% |
| Born in Australia | 60.8% | 71.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Hurstville Grove Stable · Oatley Stable
Property
| Hurstville Grove | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.30M | $2.43M |
| Median unit price | $1.18M | $1.14M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -15.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $840 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 23 | 26 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hurstville Grove | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 115 | 75 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 77 | 66 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 153 | 169 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,804 | 2,373 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hurstville Grove | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,102 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hurstville Grove · Oatley
Transport
| Hurstville Grove | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 42 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 450 m |
Liveability
| Hurstville Grove | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 6 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.5 km | 5.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.7 km | 17.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.4 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Hurstville Grove | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,606 | 10,664 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,688 | 11,083 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,829 | 11,151 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.78% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hurstville Grove or Oatley?
Hurstville Grove and Oatley have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Hurstville Grove or Oatley?
Hurstville Grove is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.30M versus $2.43M.
Which has better public transport, Hurstville Grove or Oatley?
Oatley has the higher transport score (Hurstville Grove 80/100 vs Oatley 95/100).
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