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
Choose Hurstville if...
- Hurstville leads on 5 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Choose Mortdale 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
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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