Overall score
Oatley
68.9/100
South Hurstville
56.3/100
Oatley vs South Hurstville, NSW Suburb Comparison
Oatley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OatleySouth Hurstville
Crime rate
Oatley
29.6 / 1k
South Hurstville
24.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Oatley
241
South Hurstville
78
Population
Oatley
10,664
South Hurstville
5,221
Metric leadOatley 9South Hurstville 31 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Oatley | South Hurstville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.9/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.1/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.6 / 1k | 24.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 26 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 104 | 51 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 241 | 78 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 6 |
| Green cover | 20.7% | 2.3% |
| Population | 10,664 | 5,221 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Oatley is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and South Hurstville is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Oatley pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas South Hurstville is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook.
Value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools may find Oatley the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer South Hurstville.
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.