Overall score
Oatley
64.3/100
South Hurstville
59.1/100
Oatley vs South Hurstville, NSW suburb comparison
Oatley for value and schools; South Hurstville 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
200
South Hurstville
74
Population
Oatley
10,664
South Hurstville
5,221
Metric leadOatley 8South Hurstville 3across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSouth Hurstville
- Best for familiesSouth Hurstville
- Best for best valueOatley
- Best for best schoolsOatley
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 | 64.3/100 | 59.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.1/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.6 / 1k | 24.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 26 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 104 | 51 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 200 | 74 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 4 |
| 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 and schools and education options, whereas South Hurstville is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Oatley, while South Hurstville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.