Castle Hill vs Liverpool
The verdict
Liverpool is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $2.55M in Castle Hill. Castle Hill rates higher for education (87 vs 51). Liverpool rates higher for transport (95 vs 86). Liverpool is closer to the coast (21.6 km vs 25.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Castle Hill rates higher (100 vs 18/100 in Liverpool).
Scores
| Castle Hill | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 81 |
| Transport | 86 | 95 |
| Education | 87 | 51 |
| Liveability | 90 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Castle Hill | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,874 | 31,078 |
| Median age | 42 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,551 | $1,303 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.4% | 35.8% |
| Born in Australia | 53.3% | 33.9% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Castle Hill High Growth · Liverpool Moderate Growth
Property
| Castle Hill | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.55M | $1.30M |
| Median unit price | $1.01M | $526K |
| House price YoY | 5.9% | 28.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 65 |
Median price history
Safety
| Castle Hill | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 69 | 373 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 49 | 341 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 120 | 1,065 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,723 | 15,500 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Castle Hill | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 11 |
| Government | 5 | 8 |
| Independent | 5 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,124 | 965 |
See the full school list on each profile: Castle Hill · Liverpool
Transport
| Castle Hill | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 243 | 141 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.6 km | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Castle Hill | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 40 | 48 |
| Parks | 51 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 31 | 17 |
| Swimming pools | 635 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 14 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.9 km | 21.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.0 km | 27.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Castle Hill | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 40,874 | 31,078 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43,410 | 33,632 |
| Projected 2041 | 69,176 | 39,818 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 1.99% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Castle Hill or Liverpool?
Castle Hill has the higher residential safety score (Castle Hill 100/100 vs Liverpool 18/100).
Which is more affordable, Castle Hill or Liverpool?
Liverpool is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $2.55M.
Which has better schools, Castle Hill or Liverpool?
Castle Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Castle Hill 1124 vs Liverpool 965; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Castle Hill or Liverpool?
Liverpool has the higher transport score (Castle Hill 86/100 vs Liverpool 95/100).
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