Hurstville Grove vs Penshurst
The verdict
Penshurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.03M versus $2.33M in Hurstville Grove. Penshurst rates higher for transport (96 vs 81). Hurstville Grove is closer to the coast (4.5 km vs 6.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hurstville Grove rates higher (100 vs 94/100 in Penshurst).
Scores
| Hurstville Grove | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 91 |
| Transport | 81 | 96 |
| Education | 77 | 75 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hurstville Grove | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,606 | 12,592 |
| Median age | 43 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,419 | $1,835 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.0% | 52.4% |
| Born in Australia | 60.8% | 47.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Hurstville Grove Stable · Penshurst Stable
Property
| Hurstville Grove | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.33M | $2.03M |
| Median unit price | $1.31M | $713K |
| House price YoY | 11.9% | 1.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $860 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 70 | 55 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hurstville Grove | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 115 | 103 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 77 | 64 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 192 | 270 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,573 | 2,684 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hurstville Grove | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,076 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hurstville Grove · Penshurst
Transport
| Hurstville Grove | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 96 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 380 m |
Liveability
| Hurstville Grove | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 14 |
| Parks | 6 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.5 km | 6.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.7 km | 15.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.4 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Hurstville Grove | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,606 | 12,592 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,688 | 13,359 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,829 | 13,021 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.78% | 1.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hurstville Grove or Penshurst?
Hurstville Grove has the higher residential safety score (Hurstville Grove 100/100 vs Penshurst 94/100).
Which is more affordable, Hurstville Grove or Penshurst?
Penshurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.03M versus $2.33M.
Which has better public transport, Hurstville Grove or Penshurst?
Penshurst has the higher transport score (Hurstville Grove 81/100 vs Penshurst 96/100).
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