Overall score
Hurstville Grove
39.6/100
Peakhurst Heights
51.7/100
Peakhurst Heights for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hurstville Grove
39.6/100
Peakhurst Heights
51.7/100
Crime rate
Hurstville Grove
119.3 / 1k
Peakhurst Heights
71.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hurstville Grove
47
Peakhurst Heights
60
Population
Hurstville Grove
2,606
Peakhurst Heights
2,524
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 | Peakhurst Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.6/100 | 51.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.0/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.3 / 1k | 71.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 17 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 41 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 60 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 3 |
| Population | 2,606 | 2,524 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
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 parks and reserves and a larger local community; Peakhurst Heights answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Households prioritising schools may find Hurstville Grove the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Peakhurst Heights.