Overall score
Greenhills Beach
42.1/100
Kurnell
46.0/100
Greenhills Beach for schools; Kurnell for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Greenhills Beach
42.1/100
Kurnell
46.0/100
Crime rate
Greenhills Beach
50.1 / 1k
Kurnell
63.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Greenhills Beach
19
Kurnell
60
Population
Greenhills Beach
1,375
Kurnell
2,528
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 | Greenhills Beach | Kurnell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.1/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.4/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.1 / 1k | 63.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 73 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 60 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 22 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 17.0% |
| Population | 1,375 | 2,528 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Greenhills Beach is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Kurnell is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Kurnell is shaped by the coast, Greenhills Beach offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Greenhills Beach tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook, while Kurnell stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability. Greenhills Beach generally means more sought-after housing, while Kurnell leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Greenhills Beach suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Kurnell is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.