Overall score
Hurstville Grove
53.6/100
Kogarah Bay
47.7/100
Hurstville Grove vs Kogarah Bay, NSW Suburb Comparison
Hurstville Grove for retirees and investment; Kogarah Bay for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hurstville GroveKogarah Bay
Crime rate
Hurstville Grove
119.3 / 1k
Kogarah Bay
59.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hurstville Grove
51
Kogarah Bay
49
Population
Hurstville Grove
2,606
Kogarah Bay
2,102
Metric leadHurstville Grove 7Kogarah Bay 33 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHurstville Grove
- Best for familiesKogarah Bay
- Best for investmentHurstville Grove
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 | Hurstville Grove | Kogarah Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.6/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.1/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.3 / 1k | 59.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 17 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 36 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 49 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 8 |
| Green cover | 20.3% | 1.8% |
| Population | 2,606 | 2,102 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Hurstville Grove is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Kogarah Bay is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Hurstville Grove pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Kogarah Bay is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kogarah Bay, while Hurstville Grove 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.