Castlecrag vs Middle Cove
The verdict
Middle Cove is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.00M versus $4.66M in Castlecrag. Middle Cove rates higher for transport (79 vs 64). Castlecrag has a shorter estimated CBD commute (36 vs 39 min). On the separate residential safety score, Castlecrag rates higher (100 vs 68/100 in Middle Cove).
Scores
| Castlecrag | Middle Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 90 |
| Transport | 64 | 79 |
| Education | 96 | 96 |
| Liveability | 89 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Castlecrag | Middle Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,965 | 1,327 |
| Median age | 47 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $4,675 | $4,446 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 76.1% | 74.3% |
| Born in Australia | 66.1% | 63.1% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3 |
Growth: Castlecrag Stable · Middle Cove Stable
Property
| Castlecrag | Middle Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.66M | $4.00M |
| Median unit price | $2.06M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 10.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 22 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Castlecrag | Middle Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 135 | 528 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 34 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,079 | 1,055 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Castlecrag | Middle Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,139 |
See the full school list on each profile: Castlecrag · Middle Cove
Transport
| Castlecrag | Middle Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 36 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Castlecrag | Middle Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 11 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.3 km | 6.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.2 km | 8.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Castlecrag | Middle Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,965 | 1,327 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,992 | 1,339 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,044 | 1,362 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Castlecrag or Middle Cove?
Castlecrag has the higher residential safety score (Castlecrag 100/100 vs Middle Cove 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Castlecrag or Middle Cove?
Middle Cove is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.00M versus $4.66M.
Which has better public transport, Castlecrag or Middle Cove?
Middle Cove has the higher transport score (Castlecrag 64/100 vs Middle Cove 79/100).
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