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Suburb comparison

Hurstville vs Kyle Bay — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Kyle Bay commands a $653K premium on median property price over Hurstville; Hurstville is $130/wk cheaper per week to rent. 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

Kyle Bay

2221

MetricHurstvilleKyle Bay
Median house price$2.01M$2.67M
Median unit price$750K
Median weekly rent$725/wk$855/wk
Annual price growth+8.8%+6.2%
SEIFA advantage decile7/1010/10
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage2.8%4.0%
Schools in postcode44

Choose Hurstville if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house
  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Choose Kyle Bay if...

  • Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
  • Kyle Bay leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics

Common questions

Is Hurstville or Kyle Bay more expensive?
Kyle Bay has the higher median house price ($2.67M) compared with $2.01M in Hurstville.
Which is better for renters — Hurstville or Kyle Bay?
Median weekly rent is $725/wk in Hurstville and $855/wk in Kyle Bay, making Hurstville the more affordable rental market.
Is Hurstville or Kyle Bay 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 Kyle Bay?
Hurstville has 4 schools in the postcode, and Kyle Bay has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Hurstville 2220Kyle Bay 2221