Blacktown vs Castle Hill
The verdict
Blacktown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $2.49M in Castle Hill. Blacktown rates higher for transport (94 vs 86). Castle Hill rates higher for education (87 vs 65). Castle Hill is closer to the coast (25.9 km vs 31.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Castle Hill rates higher (100 vs 48/100 in Blacktown).
Scores
| Blacktown | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 88 |
| Transport | 94 | 86 |
| Education | 65 | 87 |
| Liveability | 92 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blacktown | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,961 | 40,874 |
| Median age | 34 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,774 | $2,551 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.7% | 60.4% |
| Born in Australia | 43.6% | 53.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Blacktown Stable · Castle Hill High Growth
Property
| Blacktown | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.12M | $2.49M |
| Median unit price | $529K | $1.01M |
| House price YoY | 13.7% | 4.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $627 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blacktown | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 234 | 69 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 210 | 49 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 681 | 120 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,775 | 3,423 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blacktown | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 18 | 13 |
| Government | 11 | 5 |
| Independent | 3 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | 1,122 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blacktown · Castle Hill
Transport
| Blacktown | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 86 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 272 | 243 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 68 | 58 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 700 m | 6.6 km |
Liveability
| Blacktown | 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 | 10 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 27 | 40 |
| Parks | 90 | 51 |
| Playgrounds | 46 | 31 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | 635 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.1 km | 25.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.1 km | 25.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Blacktown | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 50,961 | 40,874 |
| Estimated 2025 | 51,604 | 43,410 |
| Projected 2041 | 52,649 | 69,176 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 1.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blacktown or Castle Hill?
Castle Hill has the higher residential safety score (Blacktown 48/100 vs Castle Hill 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Blacktown or Castle Hill?
Blacktown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $2.49M.
Which has better schools, Blacktown or Castle Hill?
Castle Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Blacktown 1009 vs Castle Hill 1122; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blacktown or Castle Hill?
Blacktown has the higher transport score (Blacktown 94/100 vs Castle Hill 86/100).
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