Suburb comparison
Hurstville vs Kogarah: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Hurstville commands a $113K premium on median property price over Kogarah; Kogarah 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
Kogarah
2217
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Hurstville | Kogarah |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Kogarah leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | C+▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 2.8% | 0.0%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Kogarah leads on 3 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | C+▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 7/10 | 8/10▲ |
| Schools in postcode | 4 | 7▲ |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Median house price | $2.01M | $1.90M |
| Median unit price | $750K | $720K |
| Median weekly rent | $725/wk | $710/wk |
| Annual price growth | +8.8% | +18.0%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Hurstville leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(1) | B-(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 90▲ | 73 |
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
Tied on Finance.
Choose Kogarah if...
- Kogarah leads on Safety, Family
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Hurstville or Kogarah more expensive?
- Hurstville has the higher median house price ($2.01M) compared with $1.90M in Kogarah.
- Which is better for renters — Hurstville or Kogarah?
- Median weekly rent is $725/wk in Hurstville and $710/wk in Kogarah, making Kogarah the more affordable rental market.
- Is Hurstville or Kogarah 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 Kogarah?
- Hurstville has 4 schools in the postcode, and Kogarah has 7. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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