Cronulla vs Port Hacking, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cronulla | Port Hacking |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.9/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.0/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 50.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 135 | 6 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 17.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 589 | 26 |
| Planning activity | 53 | 10 |
| Population | 17,899 | 1,210 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPort Hacking
- Best for beach lifestyleCronulla
- Best for investmentPort Hacking
- Best for best valueCronulla
- Best for best schoolsCronulla
Comparison summary
Cronulla and Port Hacking offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cronulla leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cronulla; Housing (desirability) favours Port Hacking; Crime rate favours Port Hacking. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Port Hacking, Beach lifestyle → Cronulla, Investment → Port Hacking, Best value → Cronulla.