Overall score
Hurstville
50.0/100
Kogarah Bay
47.7/100
Hurstville vs Kogarah Bay, NSW Suburb Comparison
Hurstville for retirees; Kogarah Bay for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HurstvilleKogarah Bay
Crime rate
Hurstville
119.3 / 1k
Kogarah Bay
59.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hurstville
705
Kogarah Bay
49
Population
Hurstville
31,162
Kogarah Bay
2,102
Metric leadHurstville 8Kogarah Bay 41 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
- Best for familiesKogarah Bay
- Best for investmentKogarah Bay
- Best for best valueKogarah Bay
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 | Kogarah Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.0/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.9/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.3 / 1k | 59.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 227 | 36 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 705 | 49 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 8 |
| Green cover | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Population | 31,162 | 2,102 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Hurstville reads as an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Kogarah Bay is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Hurstville tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Kogarah Bay stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kogarah Bay, while Hurstville 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.