Overall score
Belmore
58.6/100
Hurlstone Park
51.5/100
Belmore for families and schools; Hurlstone Park for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belmore
58.6/100
Hurlstone Park
51.5/100
Crime rate
Belmore
40.8 / 1k
Hurlstone Park
32.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belmore
144
Hurlstone Park
132
Population
Belmore
13,781
Hurlstone Park
5,001
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Belmore | Hurlstone Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.6/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 17.3/100 | 19.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.8 / 1k | 32.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 19 | 17 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 109 | 48 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 144 | 132 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 22 |
| Population | 13,781 | 5,001 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 10/10 |
Belmore reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Hurlstone Park is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Belmore sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Hurlstone Park is closer to the city centre.
Belmore pulls ahead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, whereas Hurlstone Park is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Families and value-focused buyers may find Belmore the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Hurlstone Park.