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Dulwich Hill vs Hurlstone Park

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.1 km apart, on the same open data. Dulwich Hill scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

Dulwich HillHurlstone Park
Active5160
Safety4751
Wealth3941
Value6270
Parks6054
Cafés6613
Transit5865
Green space4654
Active & healthy4546
Schools nearby (OSM)7846
Median rent$470/wk $460/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,480,000$2,335,000
Population14,0465,001
Full profile Dulwich Hill in full Hurlstone Park 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.

Is Dulwich Hill safer than Hurlstone Park?

Hurlstone Park scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Dulwich Hill or Hurlstone Park?

Hurlstone Park has the lower median house price of the two ($2,335,000 vs $2,480,000).

Should I live in Dulwich Hill or Hurlstone Park?

Dulwich Hill scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Dulwich Hill or Hurlstone Park.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →