Castlecrag vs Northbridge
The verdict
Castlecrag is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.63M versus $5.16M in Northbridge. Northbridge rates higher for transport (80 vs 64). Northbridge has a shorter estimated CBD commute (33 vs 36 min). On the separate residential safety score, Castlecrag rates higher (100 vs 94/100 in Northbridge).
Scores
| Castlecrag | Northbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 90 |
| Transport | 64 | 80 |
| Education | 96 | 95 |
| 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 | Northbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,965 | 6,493 |
| Median age | 47 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $4,675 | $3,874 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 76.1% | 71.7% |
| Born in Australia | 66.1% | 67.4% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Castlecrag Stable · Northbridge Stable
Property
| Castlecrag | Northbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.63M | $5.16M |
| Median unit price | $2.06M | $1.18M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -12.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,500 | $1,485 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 92 | 70 |
Median price history
Safety
| Castlecrag | Northbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 135 | 185 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 34 | 77 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 123 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,012 | 1,586 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Castlecrag | Northbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,176 |
See the full school list on each profile: Castlecrag · Northbridge
Transport
| Castlecrag | Northbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 45 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 36 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Castlecrag | Northbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 9 |
| Parks | 11 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.3 km | 6.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.2 km | 7.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Castlecrag | Northbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,965 | 6,493 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,992 | 6,552 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,044 | 6,666 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Castlecrag or Northbridge?
Castlecrag has the higher residential safety score (Castlecrag 100/100 vs Northbridge 94/100).
Which is more affordable, Castlecrag or Northbridge?
Castlecrag is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.63M versus $5.16M.
Which has better public transport, Castlecrag or Northbridge?
Northbridge has the higher transport score (Castlecrag 64/100 vs Northbridge 80/100).
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