Castle Hill vs Norwest
The verdict
Norwest is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.05M versus $2.55M in Castle Hill. Castle Hill rates higher for education (87 vs 79). Castle Hill is closer to the coast (25.9 km vs 28.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Castle Hill rates higher (100 vs 83/100 in Norwest).
Scores
| Castle Hill | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 84 |
| Transport | 86 | 85 |
| Education | 87 | 79 |
| Liveability | 90 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Castle Hill | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,874 | 4,688 |
| Median age | 42 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,551 | $2,207 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.4% | 52.8% |
| Born in Australia | 53.3% | 48.4% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Castle Hill High Growth · Norwest Moderate Growth
Property
| Castle Hill | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.55M | $2.05M |
| Median unit price | $1.01M | $938K |
| House price YoY | 5.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $872 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 59 |
Median price history
Safety
| Castle Hill | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 69 | 192 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 49 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 120 | 149 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,723 | 4,138 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Castle Hill | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 0 |
| Government | 5 | 0 |
| Independent | 5 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,124 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Castle Hill · Norwest
Transport
| Castle Hill | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 243 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.6 km | 5.6 km |
Liveability
| Castle Hill | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 40 | 5 |
| Parks | 51 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 31 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 635 | 24 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.9 km | 28.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.0 km | 27.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Castle Hill | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 40,874 | 4,688 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43,410 | 5,018 |
| Projected 2041 | 69,176 | 5,685 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Castle Hill or Norwest?
Castle Hill has the higher residential safety score (Castle Hill 100/100 vs Norwest 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Castle Hill or Norwest?
Norwest is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.05M versus $2.55M.
Which has better public transport, Castle Hill or Norwest?
Castle Hill has the higher transport score (Castle Hill 86/100 vs Norwest 85/100).
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