Overall score
Greenhills Beach
32.0/100
Kurnell
54.8/100
Greenhills Beach vs Kurnell, NSW suburb comparison
Greenhills Beach for families and schools; Kurnell for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Greenhills BeachKurnell
Crime rate
Greenhills Beach
50.1 / 1k
Kurnell
63.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Greenhills Beach
11
Kurnell
39
Population
Greenhills Beach
1,375
Kurnell
2,528
Metric leadGreenhills Beach 4Kurnell 6across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesGreenhills Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleKurnell
- Best for investmentKurnell
- Best for best valueKurnell
- Best for best schoolsGreenhills Beach
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Greenhills Beach | Kurnell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.0/100 | 54.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.9/100 | 94.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.1 / 1k | 63.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 73 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 39 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 15 |
| Population | 1,375 | 2,528 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
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 and a calmer planning outlook, while Kurnell stands out for housing affordability and public transport access. Greenhills Beach generally means more sought-after housing, while Kurnell leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, families and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Kurnell, while Greenhills Beach remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.