Castle Hill vs Hurstville
The verdict
Hurstville is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.21M versus $2.55M in Castle Hill. Castle Hill rates higher for education (87 vs 80). Hurstville rates higher for transport (97 vs 86). Hurstville is closer to the coast (4.9 km vs 25.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Castle Hill rates higher (100 vs 69/100 in Hurstville).
Scores
| Castle Hill | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 93 |
| Transport | 86 | 97 |
| Education | 87 | 80 |
| Liveability | 90 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Castle Hill | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,874 | 31,162 |
| Median age | 42 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,551 | $1,804 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.4% | 58.1% |
| Born in Australia | 53.3% | 28.1% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Castle Hill High Growth · Hurstville Moderate Growth
Property
| Castle Hill | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.55M | $2.21M |
| Median unit price | $1.01M | $768K |
| House price YoY | 5.9% | 3.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $860 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Castle Hill | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 69 | 176 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 49 | 67 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 120 | 343 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,723 | 6,585 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Castle Hill | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 6 |
| Government | 5 | 4 |
| Independent | 5 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,124 | 1,076 |
See the full school list on each profile: Castle Hill · Hurstville
Transport
| Castle Hill | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 243 | 117 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 36 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.6 km | 680 m |
Liveability
| Castle Hill | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 12 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 40 | 73 |
| Parks | 51 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 31 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 635 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.9 km | 4.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.0 km | 13.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Castle Hill | Hurstville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 40,874 | 31,162 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43,410 | 32,911 |
| Projected 2041 | 69,176 | 34,909 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 1.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Castle Hill or Hurstville?
Castle Hill has the higher residential safety score (Castle Hill 100/100 vs Hurstville 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Castle Hill or Hurstville?
Hurstville is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.21M versus $2.55M.
Which has better schools, Castle Hill or Hurstville?
Castle Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Castle Hill 1124 vs Hurstville 1076; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Castle Hill or Hurstville?
Hurstville has the higher transport score (Castle Hill 86/100 vs Hurstville 97/100).
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