Overall score
Allawah
52.8/100
Hurstville Grove
53.6/100
Allawah vs Hurstville Grove, NSW Suburb Comparison
Allawah for schools; Hurstville Grove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AllawahHurstville Grove
Crime rate
Allawah
23.2 / 1k
Hurstville Grove
119.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allawah
47
Hurstville Grove
51
Population
Allawah
5,351
Hurstville Grove
2,606
Metric leadAllawah 6Hurstville Grove 61 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHurstville Grove
- Best for familiesHurstville Grove
- Best for best valueHurstville Grove
- Best for best schoolsAllawah
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Allawah | Hurstville Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.8/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.5/100 | 45.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.2 / 1k | 119.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 18 | 17 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 30 |
| Walkability | 44.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 51 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 8 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 20.3% |
| Population | 5,351 | 2,606 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Allawah is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Hurstville Grove is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Allawah is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability; Hurstville Grove answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Allawah suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Hurstville Grove is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.