Overall score
Clemton Park
43.2/100
Hurlstone Park
51.9/100
Clemton Park for retirees and families; Hurlstone Park for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clemton Park
43.2/100
Hurlstone Park
51.9/100
Crime rate
Clemton Park
23.8 / 1k
Hurlstone Park
32.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clemton Park
12
Hurlstone Park
139
Population
Clemton Park
1,676
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 | Clemton Park | Hurlstone Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.2/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.8 / 1k | 32.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 17 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 48 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 139 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 23 |
| Green cover | 4.7% | 5.4% |
| Population | 1,676 | 5,001 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Clemton Park reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Hurlstone Park is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Clemton Park sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Hurlstone Park is closer to the city centre.
Clemton Park tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Hurlstone Park stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Clemton Park the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Hurlstone Park.
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.