Overall score
Hurstville Grove
53.6/100
Mortdale
63.4/100
Hurstville Grove for families and value; Mortdale for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hurstville Grove
53.6/100
Mortdale
63.4/100
Crime rate
Hurstville Grove
119.3 / 1k
Mortdale
29.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hurstville Grove
51
Mortdale
360
Population
Hurstville Grove
2,606
Mortdale
10,745
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 | Hurstville Grove | Mortdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.6/100 | 63.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.1/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.3 / 1k | 29.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 17 | 16 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 74 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 360 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 22 |
| Green cover | 20.3% | 5.9% |
| Population | 2,606 | 10,745 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Hurstville Grove is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Mortdale is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Hurstville Grove is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook; Mortdale answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Hurstville Grove if you are weighing investors; lean toward Mortdale for retirees, families, 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.