Castle Hill vs Dubbo
The verdict
Dubbo is more affordable, with a median house price of $642K versus $2.55M in Castle Hill. Castle Hill rates higher for education (87 vs 39). Castle Hill is closer to the coast (25.9 km vs 273.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Castle Hill rates higher (100 vs 17/100 in Dubbo).
Scores
| Castle Hill | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 63 |
| Transport | 86 | 71 |
| Education | 87 | 39 |
| Liveability | 90 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Castle Hill | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,874 | 43,516 |
| Median age | 42 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,551 | $1,690 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.4% | 30.7% |
| Born in Australia | 53.3% | 81.2% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Castle Hill High Growth · Dubbo High Growth
Property
| Castle Hill | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.55M | $642K |
| Median unit price | $1.01M | $365K |
| House price YoY | 5.9% | 13.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Castle Hill | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 17 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 69 | 524 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 49 | 301 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 120 | 1,328 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,723 | 13,446 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Castle Hill | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 24 |
| Government | 5 | 13 |
| Independent | 5 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,124 | 914 |
See the full school list on each profile: Castle Hill · Dubbo
Transport
| Castle Hill | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 71 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 243 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.6 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Castle Hill | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 580 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 40 | 22 |
| Parks | 51 | 133 |
| Playgrounds | 31 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 635 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.9 km | 273.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.0 km | 300.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Castle Hill | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 40,874 | 43,516 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43,410 | 45,797 |
| Projected 2041 | 69,176 | 62,810 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 1.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Castle Hill or Dubbo?
Castle Hill has the higher residential safety score (Castle Hill 100/100 vs Dubbo 17/100).
Which is more affordable, Castle Hill or Dubbo?
Dubbo is more affordable, with a median house price of $642K versus $2.55M.
Which has better schools, Castle Hill or Dubbo?
Castle Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Castle Hill 1124 vs Dubbo 914; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Castle Hill or Dubbo?
Castle Hill has the higher transport score (Castle Hill 86/100 vs Dubbo 71/100).
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