Overall score
Hurstville Grove
53.6/100
Peakhurst Heights
57.7/100
Hurstville Grove vs Peakhurst Heights, NSW Suburb Comparison
Hurstville Grove for schools; Peakhurst Heights for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hurstville GrovePeakhurst Heights
Crime rate
Hurstville Grove
119.3 / 1k
Peakhurst Heights
71.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hurstville Grove
51
Peakhurst Heights
64
Population
Hurstville Grove
2,606
Peakhurst Heights
2,524
Metric leadHurstville Grove 4Peakhurst Heights 72 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 familiesPeakhurst Heights
- Best for investmentPeakhurst Heights
- Best for best schoolsHurstville 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 | Peakhurst Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.6/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.1/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.3 / 1k | 71.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 17 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 41 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 64 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 3 |
| Green cover | 20.3% | 12.3% |
| Population | 2,606 | 2,524 |
| 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 Peakhurst Heights is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Peakhurst Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Hurstville Grove keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Hurstville Grove is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and a larger local community; Peakhurst Heights answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Peakhurst Heights, 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.