Overall score
Beverley Park
40.7/100
Hurstville
60.6/100
Beverley Park for retirees and families; Hurstville for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beverley Park
40.7/100
Hurstville
60.6/100
Crime rate
Beverley Park
59.8 / 1k
Hurstville
119.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beverley Park
46
Hurstville
541
Population
Beverley Park
2,646
Hurstville
31,162
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 | Beverley Park | Hurstville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.7/100 | 60.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 15.2/100 | 15.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.8 / 1k | 119.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 20 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 227 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 46 | 541 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 23 |
| Population | 2,646 | 31,162 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Beverley Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Hurstville is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Beverley Park pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Hurstville is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Retirees and investors may find Beverley Park the better fit, while families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Hurstville.