Hurstville vs Kingsgrove
The verdict
Kingsgrove is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.90M versus $2.21M in Hurstville. Hurstville rates higher for education (80 vs 71). Kingsgrove has a shorter estimated CBD commute (33 vs 36 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kingsgrove rates higher (95 vs 69/100 in Hurstville).
Scores
| Hurstville | Kingsgrove | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 89 |
| Transport | 97 | 97 |
| Education | 80 | 71 |
| Liveability | 100 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hurstville | Kingsgrove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,162 | 12,881 |
| Median age | 33 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,804 | $1,898 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.1% | 45.9% |
| Born in Australia | 28.1% | 56.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Hurstville Moderate Growth · Kingsgrove Stable
Property
| Hurstville | Kingsgrove | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.21M | $1.90M |
| Median unit price | $768K | $815K |
| House price YoY | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $860 | $890 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hurstville | Kingsgrove | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 176 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 67 | 116 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 343 | 256 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,585 | 3,843 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hurstville | Kingsgrove | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 7 |
| Government | 4 | 4 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,076 | 1,048 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hurstville · Kingsgrove
Transport
| Hurstville | Kingsgrove | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 97 |
| Train stations | 2 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 117 | 91 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 36 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 680 m | 180 m |
Liveability
| Hurstville | Kingsgrove | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 73 | 11 |
| Parks | 21 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.9 km | 5.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.9 km | 12.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Hurstville | Kingsgrove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 31,162 | 12,881 |
| Estimated 2025 | 32,911 | 13,450 |
| Projected 2041 | 34,909 | 13,531 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.37% | 1.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hurstville or Kingsgrove?
Kingsgrove has the higher residential safety score (Hurstville 69/100 vs Kingsgrove 95/100).
Which is more affordable, Hurstville or Kingsgrove?
Kingsgrove is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.90M versus $2.21M.
Which has better schools, Hurstville or Kingsgrove?
Hurstville has a higher average school ICSEA (Hurstville 1076 vs Kingsgrove 1048; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hurstville or Kingsgrove?
Hurstville and Kingsgrove have similar transport scores.
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