Castle Hill vs West Pennant Hills
The verdict
Castle Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.55M versus $2.74M in West Pennant Hills. Castle Hill rates higher for transport (86 vs 62). West Pennant Hills is closer to the coast (23.8 km vs 25.9 km).
Scores
| Castle Hill | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 75 |
| Transport | 86 | 62 |
| Education | 87 | 90 |
| Liveability | 90 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Castle Hill | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,874 | 16,620 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,551 | $3,078 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.4% | 65.0% |
| Born in Australia | 53.3% | 57.5% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Castle Hill High Growth · West Pennant Hills High Growth
Property
| Castle Hill | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.55M | $2.74M |
| Median unit price | $1.01M | $1.61M |
| House price YoY | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $1,100 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Castle Hill | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 69 | 36 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 49 | 36 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 120 | 108 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,723 | 1,089 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Castle Hill | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 2 |
| Government | 5 | 1 |
| Independent | 5 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,124 | 1,138 |
See the full school list on each profile: Castle Hill · West Pennant Hills
Transport
| Castle Hill | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 243 | 147 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.6 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Castle Hill | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 40 | 3 |
| Parks | 51 | 31 |
| Playgrounds | 31 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 635 | 209 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.9 km | 23.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.0 km | 21.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Castle Hill | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 40,874 | 16,620 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43,410 | 16,401 |
| Projected 2041 | 69,176 | 22,393 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | -0.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Castle Hill or West Pennant Hills?
Castle Hill and West Pennant Hills have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Castle Hill or West Pennant Hills?
Castle Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.55M versus $2.74M.
Which has better schools, Castle Hill or West Pennant Hills?
West Pennant Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Castle Hill 1124 vs West Pennant Hills 1138; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Castle Hill or West Pennant Hills?
Castle Hill has the higher transport score (Castle Hill 86/100 vs West Pennant Hills 62/100).
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