Overall score
Blakehurst
62.1/100
Hurstville Grove
39.6/100
Blakehurst vs Hurstville Grove, NSW suburb comparison
Blakehurst for retirees and families; Hurstville Grove for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlakehurstHurstville Grove
Crime rate
Blakehurst
24.1 / 1k
Hurstville Grove
119.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blakehurst
158
Hurstville Grove
47
Population
Blakehurst
6,652
Hurstville Grove
2,606
Metric leadBlakehurst 7Hurstville Grove 31 tiedacross 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 retireesBlakehurst
- Best for familiesBlakehurst
- Best for investmentHurstville Grove
- Best for best valueBlakehurst
- Best for best schoolsBlakehurst
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 | Blakehurst | Hurstville Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.1/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.9/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.1 / 1k | 119.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 17 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 30 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 158 | 47 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 7 |
| Population | 6,652 | 2,606 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Blakehurst is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Hurstville Grove is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Blakehurst tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Hurstville Grove stands out for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Retirees and families may find Blakehurst the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Hurstville Grove.