Bankstown vs Castle Hill
The verdict
Bankstown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $2.55M in Castle Hill. Bankstown rates higher for transport (96 vs 86). Castle Hill rates higher for education (87 vs 64). Bankstown is closer to the coast (12.4 km vs 25.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Castle Hill rates higher (100 vs 55/100 in Bankstown).
Scores
| Bankstown | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 88 |
| Transport | 96 | 86 |
| Education | 64 | 87 |
| Liveability | 98 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bankstown | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,933 | 40,874 |
| Median age | 34 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,331 | $2,551 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.0% | 60.4% |
| Born in Australia | 36.1% | 53.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Bankstown High Growth · Castle Hill High Growth
Property
| Bankstown | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.59M | $2.55M |
| Median unit price | $605K | $1.01M |
| House price YoY | 7.0% | 5.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 59 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bankstown | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 189 | 69 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 258 | 49 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 527 | 120 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,701 | 2,723 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bankstown | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 13 |
| Government | 8 | 5 |
| Independent | 2 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 1,124 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bankstown · Castle Hill
Transport
| Bankstown | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 86 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 151 | 243 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 58 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 410 m | 6.6 km |
Liveability
| Bankstown | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 9 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 49 | 40 |
| Parks | 33 | 51 |
| Playgrounds | 20 | 31 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 635 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.4 km | 25.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.0 km | 25.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Bankstown | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 34,933 | 40,874 |
| Estimated 2025 | 36,281 | 43,410 |
| Projected 2041 | 57,907 | 69,176 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 1.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bankstown or Castle Hill?
Castle Hill has the higher residential safety score (Bankstown 55/100 vs Castle Hill 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bankstown or Castle Hill?
Bankstown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $2.55M.
Which has better schools, Bankstown or Castle Hill?
Castle Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Bankstown 982 vs Castle Hill 1124; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bankstown or Castle Hill?
Bankstown has the higher transport score (Bankstown 96/100 vs Castle Hill 86/100).
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