Castlereagh vs Cranebrook
The verdict
Cranebrook is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $2.51M in Castlereagh. Cranebrook rates higher for liveability (69 vs 24). Cranebrook is closer to the coast (45.7 km vs 47.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cranebrook rates higher (70 vs 24/100 in Castlereagh).
Scores
| Castlereagh | Cranebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 48 |
| Transport | 20 | 32 |
| Education | 47 | 43 |
| Liveability | 24 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Castlereagh | Cranebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,248 | 15,779 |
| Median age | 38 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,370 | $2,108 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.6% | 25.8% |
| Born in Australia | 81.7% | 80.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Castlereagh Stable · Cranebrook Stable
Property
| Castlereagh | Cranebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.51M | $1.04M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $889K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 15.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Castlereagh | Cranebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 24 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 481 | 196 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 641 | 108 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 641 | 425 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,731 | 4,500 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Castlereagh | Cranebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 6 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 987 |
See the full school list on each profile: Castlereagh · Cranebrook
Transport
| Castlereagh | Cranebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 109 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 171 | 161 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.5 km | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| Castlereagh | Cranebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 5 |
| Parks | 3 | 40 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 177 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 47.4 km | 45.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 53.0 km | 49.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Castlereagh | Cranebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,248 | 15,779 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,269 | 16,046 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,313 | 16,603 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | 0.42% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Castlereagh or Cranebrook?
Cranebrook has the higher residential safety score (Castlereagh 24/100 vs Cranebrook 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Castlereagh or Cranebrook?
Cranebrook is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $2.51M.
Which has better schools, Castlereagh or Cranebrook?
Castlereagh has a higher average school ICSEA (Castlereagh 991 vs Cranebrook 987; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Castlereagh or Cranebrook?
Cranebrook has the higher transport score (Castlereagh 20/100 vs Cranebrook 32/100).
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