Overall score
Connells Point
53.9/100
Hurstville
60.6/100
Connells Point for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Connells Point
53.9/100
Hurstville
60.6/100
Crime rate
Connells Point
24.1 / 1k
Hurstville
119.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Connells Point
54
Hurstville
541
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 | 53.9/100 | 60.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.6/100 | 15.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.1 / 1k | 119.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 20 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 227 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 54 | 541 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 23 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile; Hurstville answers with parks and reserves and public transport access.
Choose Connells Point if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Hurstville for households prioritising schools.