Castlereagh vs Emu Heights
The verdict
Emu Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $2.51M in Castlereagh. Emu Heights rates higher for liveability (65 vs 24). Castlereagh is closer to the coast (47.4 km vs 52.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Emu Heights rates higher (76 vs 24/100 in Castlereagh).
Scores
| Castlereagh | Emu Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 58 |
| Transport | 20 | 57 |
| Education | 47 | 52 |
| Liveability | 24 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Castlereagh | Emu Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,248 | 3,205 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,370 | $2,398 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.6% | 30.6% |
| Born in Australia | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Castlereagh Stable · Emu Heights Stable
Property
| Castlereagh | Emu Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.51M | $1.13M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $958K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 11.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Castlereagh | Emu Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 24 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 481 | 62 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 641 | 94 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 641 | 562 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,330 | 2,153 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Castlereagh | Emu Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 1,006 |
See the full school list on each profile: Castlereagh · Emu Heights
Transport
| Castlereagh | Emu Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 142 | 144 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.5 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Castlereagh | Emu Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 2 |
| Parks | 3 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 47.4 km | 52.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 53.0 km | 53.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Castlereagh | Emu Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,248 | 3,205 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,269 | 3,201 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,313 | 3,371 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | -0.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Castlereagh or Emu Heights?
Emu Heights has the higher residential safety score (Castlereagh 24/100 vs Emu Heights 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Castlereagh or Emu Heights?
Emu Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $2.51M.
Which has better schools, Castlereagh or Emu Heights?
Emu Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Castlereagh 995 vs Emu Heights 1006; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Castlereagh or Emu Heights?
Emu Heights has the higher transport score (Castlereagh 20/100 vs Emu Heights 57/100).
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