Overall score
Penshurst
67.1/100
South Hurstville
59.1/100
Penshurst vs South Hurstville, NSW suburb comparison
Penshurst for investment and value; South Hurstville for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PenshurstSouth Hurstville
Crime rate
Penshurst
27.2 / 1k
South Hurstville
24.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Penshurst
294
South Hurstville
74
Population
Penshurst
12,592
South Hurstville
5,221
Metric leadPenshurst 9South Hurstville 2across 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 investmentPenshurst
- Best for best valuePenshurst
- Best for best schoolsPenshurst
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 | Penshurst | South Hurstville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.1/100 | 59.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.5/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.2 / 1k | 24.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 17 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 84 | 51 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 294 | 74 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 4 |
| Population | 12,592 | 5,221 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Penshurst is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and South Hurstville is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Penshurst 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.
Penshurst suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas South Hurstville is the stronger match for retirees.