Castle Cove vs Willoughby East
The verdict
Willoughby East is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.56M versus $3.94M in Castle Cove. Willoughby East rates higher for transport (79 vs 70). Willoughby East has a shorter estimated CBD commute (37 vs 41 min).
Scores
| Castle Cove | Willoughby East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 91 |
| Transport | 70 | 79 |
| Education | 96 | 95 |
| Liveability | 95 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Castle Cove | Willoughby East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,643 | 1,864 |
| Median age | 46 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,439 | $4,536 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.2% | 69.9% |
| Born in Australia | 60.0% | 73.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.2 |
Growth: Castle Cove Stable · Willoughby East Moderate Growth
Property
| Castle Cove | Willoughby East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.94M | $3.56M |
| Median unit price | $2.70M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -10.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,350 | $1,400 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Castle Cove | Willoughby East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 38 | 107 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 151 | 54 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,551 | 590 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Castle Cove | Willoughby East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,169 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Castle Cove · Willoughby East
Transport
| Castle Cove | Willoughby East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 37 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Castle Cove | Willoughby East | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.7 km | 7.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.7 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.1 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Castle Cove | Willoughby East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,643 | 1,864 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,667 | 1,970 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,713 | 2,087 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 1.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Castle Cove or Willoughby East?
Castle Cove and Willoughby East have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Castle Cove or Willoughby East?
Willoughby East is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.56M versus $3.94M.
Which has better public transport, Castle Cove or Willoughby East?
Willoughby East has the higher transport score (Castle Cove 70/100 vs Willoughby East 79/100).
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