Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.5 km apart, on the same open data. Blakehurst scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.
| Blakehurst | South Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 32 | 2 |
| Safety | 51 | 62 |
| Wealth | 64 | 24 |
| Value | 40 | 17 |
| Parks | 75 | 30 |
| Cafés | 35 | 13 |
| Transit | 29 | 76 |
| Green space | 64 | 14 |
| Active & healthy | 51 | 16 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 47 | 68 |
| Median rent | $600/wk | $500/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $2,300,000 | $2,300,000 |
| Population | 6,652 | 5,221 |
| Full profile | Blakehurst in full | South Hurstville in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
South Hurstville scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Blakehurst and South Hurstville have the same median house price.
Blakehurst scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Blakehurst or South Hurstville.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →