Castle Hill vs Orange
The verdict
Orange is more affordable, with a median house price of $720K versus $2.55M in Castle Hill. Castle Hill rates higher for education (87 vs 49). Castle Hill is closer to the coast (25.9 km vs 194.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Castle Hill rates higher (100 vs 32/100 in Orange).
Scores
| Castle Hill | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 71 |
| Transport | 86 | 70 |
| Education | 87 | 49 |
| Liveability | 90 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Castle Hill | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,874 | 41,232 |
| Median age | 42 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,551 | $1,641 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.4% | 33.9% |
| Born in Australia | 53.3% | 83.5% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Castle Hill High Growth · Orange Moderate Growth
Property
| Castle Hill | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.55M | $720K |
| Median unit price | $1.01M | $483K |
| House price YoY | 5.9% | 10.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Castle Hill | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 69 | 531 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 49 | 221 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 120 | 696 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,723 | 9,396 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Castle Hill | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 17 |
| Government | 5 | 9 |
| Independent | 5 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,124 | 967 |
See the full school list on each profile: Castle Hill · Orange
Transport
| Castle Hill | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 70 |
| 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 | 4.7 km |
Liveability
| Castle Hill | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 9.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 900 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 11 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 40 | 38 |
| Parks | 51 | 102 |
| Playgrounds | 31 | 25 |
| Swimming pools | 635 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.9 km | 194.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.0 km | 209.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Castle Hill | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 40,874 | 41,232 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43,410 | 43,028 |
| Projected 2041 | 69,176 | 48,564 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 1.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Castle Hill or Orange?
Castle Hill has the higher residential safety score (Castle Hill 100/100 vs Orange 32/100).
Which is more affordable, Castle Hill or Orange?
Orange is more affordable, with a median house price of $720K versus $2.55M.
Which has better schools, Castle Hill or Orange?
Castle Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Castle Hill 1124 vs Orange 967; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Castle Hill or Orange?
Castle Hill has the higher transport score (Castle Hill 86/100 vs Orange 70/100).
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