Overall score
Allawah
45.2/100
Hurstville Grove
39.6/100
Allawah vs Hurstville Grove, NSW suburb comparison
Allawah for retirees and families; Hurstville Grove for investment and value.
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
44
Hurstville Grove
47
Population
Allawah
5,351
Hurstville Grove
2,606
Metric leadAllawah 6Hurstville Grove 5across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAllawah
- Best for familiesAllawah
- Best for investmentHurstville 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 | 45.2/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.1/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.2 / 1k | 119.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 18 | 17 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 30 |
| Walkability | 44.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 47 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 7 |
| Population | 5,351 | 2,606 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Allawah is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel, 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 and walkability; Hurstville Grove answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Allawah suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Hurstville Grove is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.