Suburb comparison
Hurstville vs Mortdale: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Hurstville commands a $363K premium on median property price over Mortdale; Mortdale is $75/wk cheaper per week to rent; Mortdale 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
Mortdale
2223
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Hurstville | Mortdale |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 2.8%▲ | 18.2% |
FAMILYFamily Mortdale leads on 3 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | B▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 7/10 | 9/10▲ |
| Schools in postcode | 4 | 6▲ |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $2.01M | $1.65M |
| Median unit price | $750K | $720K |
| Median weekly rent | $725/wk | $650/wk |
| Annual price growth | +8.8%▲ | +6.8% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Hurstville leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(1) | B-(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 90▲ | 67 |
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 Safety, Finance.
Choose Mortdale if...
- Mortdale leads on 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 Safety, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Hurstville or Mortdale more expensive?
- Hurstville has the higher median house price ($2.01M) compared with $1.65M in Mortdale.
- Which is better for renters — Hurstville or Mortdale?
- Median weekly rent is $725/wk in Hurstville and $650/wk in Mortdale, making Mortdale the more affordable rental market.
- Is Hurstville or Mortdale 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 Mortdale?
- Hurstville has 4 schools in the postcode, and Mortdale has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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