Kyle Bay vs South Hurstville
The verdict
South Hurstville is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.19M versus $2.92M in Kyle Bay. Kyle Bay rates higher for education (78 vs 73). South Hurstville rates higher for transport (81 vs 70). South Hurstville has a shorter estimated CBD commute (57 vs 61 min). On the separate residential safety score, South Hurstville rates higher (97 vs 52/100 in Kyle Bay).
Scores
| Kyle Bay | South Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 85 |
| Transport | 70 | 81 |
| Education | 78 | 73 |
| Liveability | 94 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kyle Bay | South Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,039 | 5,221 |
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,069 | $1,867 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.2% | 49.1% |
| Born in Australia | 70.1% | 49.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: Kyle Bay Moderate Growth · South Hurstville Moderate Growth
Property
| Kyle Bay | South Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.92M | $2.19M |
| Median unit price | $1.79M | $893K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,097 | $1,097 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kyle Bay | South Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 52 | 97 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 385 | 77 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 192 | 77 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 289 | 383 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,502 | 3,237 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kyle Bay | South Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,145 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kyle Bay · South Hurstville
Transport
| Kyle Bay | South Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 61 | 57 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Kyle Bay | South Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.2 km | 3.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.3 km | 14.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.4 km | 4.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Kyle Bay | South Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,039 | 5,221 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,120 | 5,626 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,219 | 6,125 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kyle Bay or South Hurstville?
South Hurstville has the higher residential safety score (Kyle Bay 52/100 vs South Hurstville 97/100).
Which is more affordable, Kyle Bay or South Hurstville?
South Hurstville is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.19M versus $2.92M.
Which has better public transport, Kyle Bay or South Hurstville?
South Hurstville has the higher transport score (Kyle Bay 70/100 vs South Hurstville 81/100).
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