Overall score
Connells Point
61.4/100
Hurstville
50.0/100
Connells Point for families and investment; Hurstville for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Connells Point
61.4/100
Hurstville
50.0/100
Crime rate
Connells Point
24.1 / 1k
Hurstville
119.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Connells Point
57
Hurstville
705
Population
Connells Point
2,884
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 | Connells Point | Hurstville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.4/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.4/100 | 32.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.1 / 1k | 119.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 20 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 227 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 705 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 26 |
| Green cover | 11.3% | 2.8% |
| Population | 2,884 | 31,162 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Connells Point reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Hurstville is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Connells Point is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook; Hurstville answers with 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 Connells Point, 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.