Overall score
Blakehurst
58.1/100
Hurstville
50.0/100
Blakehurst vs Hurstville, NSW Suburb Comparison
Blakehurst for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlakehurstHurstville
Crime rate
Blakehurst
24.1 / 1k
Hurstville
119.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blakehurst
166
Hurstville
705
Population
Blakehurst
6,652
Hurstville
31,162
Metric leadBlakehurst 5Hurstville 71 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 retireesBlakehurst
- Best for familiesBlakehurst
- Best for investmentBlakehurst
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.1/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.0/100 | 32.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.1 / 1k | 119.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 20 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 227 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 166 | 705 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 26 |
| Green cover | 10.6% | 2.8% |
| Population | 6,652 | 31,162 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Blakehurst reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Hurstville is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Blakehurst pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, whereas Hurstville is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Blakehurst, while Hurstville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.