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
Choose Hurstville if...
Choose Kogarah if...
- 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
- Kogarah leads on 4 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
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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