Suburb comparison
Hurstville vs Kingsgrove: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Hurstville commands a $128K premium on median property price over Kingsgrove; Hurstville is $65/wk cheaper per week to rent; Hurstville has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Georges River
Hurstville
2220
Georges River
Kingsgrove
2208
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Hurstville | Kingsgrove |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Kingsgrove leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 2.8% | 0.1%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Kingsgrove leads on 2 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | C+▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 7/10 | 8/10▲ |
| Schools in postcode | 4▲ | 3 |
FINANCEFinance Kingsgrove leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $2.01M | $1.89M |
| Median unit price | $750K | $703K |
| Median weekly rent | $725/wk | $790/wk |
| Annual price growth | +8.8% | +16.0%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Hurstville leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(1) | C+(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 90▲ | 57 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Hurstville if...
- Hurstville leads on Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose Kingsgrove if...
- Kingsgrove leads on Safety, Family, Finance
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
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Common questions
- Is Hurstville or Kingsgrove more expensive?
- Hurstville has the higher median house price ($2.01M) compared with $1.89M in Kingsgrove.
- Which is better for renters — Hurstville or Kingsgrove?
- Median weekly rent is $725/wk in Hurstville and $790/wk in Kingsgrove, making Hurstville the more affordable rental market.
- Is Hurstville or Kingsgrove at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Hurstville vs Kingsgrove?
- Hurstville has 4 schools in the postcode, and Kingsgrove has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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